Employment law can be tricky to navigate for many businesses
. It is complex and constantly evolving, so keeping pace can be a challenge when you are trying to grow your business. Even larger businesses with their own dedicated HR departments can find that seeking help from employment law specialists can be a great help in understanding the best course of action in different situations. If you thought you had a handle on employment law requirements, cast your eye over the following common mistakes made when carrying out redundancy and ask yourself again whether you need advice:
1. When a company does not consider alternatives to redundancy
Those employers that use redundancy in times of trouble as a way to cut costs quickly can often find themselves struggling once things start to improve. If you don't stop to consider some of the alternatives to redundancy you can find that you have lost some very well trained and highly skilled staff that may be difficult and expensive to replace. When the upturn starts, as it inevitably will, consider whether you will be left short staffed.
2. Failing to train the management team how to handle the redundancy process correctly
It is the line managers that are then in the firing line from staff whose jobs are threatened and it is these managers that have to manage the reactions of staff throughout this period. If you do not train managers to handle this situation appropriately with compassion it can make the situation intolerable for everyone including those staff who keep their jobs. Communication is the priority in this situation and the news should be delivered quickly and appropriately. HR consultancy can help to lay down robust processes and to train managers.
At NorthgateArinso we offer a range of employer services and are able to advise you on the best course of action to take in such situations.