This vital training course provides practical guidance on managing redundancies and organisational restructures in compliance with UK employment law and best practice. Designed for business owners, managers, and HR personnel, the course equips participants with the skills to handle these complex and sensitive processes fairly, transparently, and legally—minimising risk while maintaining employee dignity and engagement.

This course covers:

• Understanding the legal framework surrounding redundancy, including consultation requirements, selection criteria, and redundancy pay

• Differentiating between redundancy, dismissal for other reasons, and alternatives to redundancy

• Planning and communicating restructures effectively to reduce uncertainty and resistance

• Managing fair and objective selection processes to avoid discrimination claims

• Conducting meaningful consultation with affected employees and employee representatives

• Handling appeals, redeployment, and redundancy payments

• Managing the emotional impact on employees and supporting organisational morale

• Maintaining compliance with documentation and procedural fairness to mitigate tribunal risk

Through real-life case studies, practical tools, and interactive exercises, participants will gain the confidence to lead redundancy and restructure processes that are compliant, ethical, and business-focused.