Downsizing and streamlining: How to get it right

Are you considering making redundancies? Unsure where to start? Worried about getting it wrong?

Given the current economic climate, organisations will increasingly need to find ways to become more efficient and leaner in their operations. Efficiency drives to identify better, smarter and more effective ways of working will become commonplace, often leading to a reduction in the workforce.

Making the Decision

The decision to make redundancies is not an easy one. Leaders need to ensure that they address this issue head on and take decisive action to ensure the future success of the organisation. Realism and honesty are needed to deliver the difficult messages to staff regarding an organisation’s position, while still maintaining morale and ensuring the workforce is motivated to achieve business objectives. Where possible, organisations should always attempt to avoid redundancies, for example through: