Redundancy

Practical advice for managing redundancy from emotional impact through to financial planning. Articles cover your rights, job searching strategies, and making the most of this transition.

Coping with the Shock of Being Made Redundant

Being made redundant is a major life shock that ranks among the most stressful experiences you can go through, and it's normal to feel upset or angry about it.

Gaining New Skills Following Redundancy

After redundancy, get honest feedback on your skills from trusted contacts to rebuild confidence and land your next role.

How Redundancy Affects Your Confidence

Being made redundant shakes your confidence, but understanding the emotional and financial impact helps you move forward.

How to Explain Your Redundancy in Interviews

Tell employers about your redundancy without sounding like a victim or getting bitter, here's how to stay positive.

How to Make Your Redundancy Money Work for You

Make your redundancy payout last by thinking through your circumstances before spending it on holidays or big purchases.

Keeping in Touch with Old Colleagues After Redundancy

Stay connected with former colleagues after redundancy without burning bridges or becoming a nuisance at your old office.

Redundancy: A New Opportunity!

Getting made redundant can be a chance to reassess your career and either find a new job that fits you better or start your own business.

Telling Family and Friends About Your Redundancy

How you tell family and friends about redundancy shapes their reaction, so timing and tone matter more than you might think.

The Job Search After Redundancy

How to move forward after redundancy and use it as a chance to reassess your career goals.

Understand Your Rights After Redundancy

When you're made redundant, your employer must follow legal rules, here's what your rights are and how to spot unfair treatment.

Updating Your CV After Redundancy

Here's how to update your CV after redundancy without embarrassment or over-explaining.

Utilise Your Social or Business Network to Find a New Job

Your network can be your best job search tool—here's how to tap into contacts and find opportunities without relying on recruiters.