Career transition | Why redundancy doesn't have to be the elephant in the room

By Sarah Hernon, Principal Consultant – Right Management UK

With daily news reports detailing growing unemployment rates, it’s no surprise that employees often view redundancy in a bad light. But this doesn’t have to be the case.

Providing outplacement support during the redundancy process means that individuals feel prepared, supported – and even excited – to take their next step. With a wealth of career transition support on offer to individuals, it’s vital that this is framed positively, ensuring engagement with the process and maintaining good relationships with those leaving, as well as those who will remain in the business.

3 ways to change the perception of job loss

Frame it positively