Redundancy: Getting it right

Level – Developing - for building skills and knowledge in a topic. Aimed at people with some experience or existing knowledge

Overview

Making redundancies can be a stressful and time-consuming process and is often difficult for everyone involved.

When handling redundancies, getting the basics right can help:

  • maintain good relationships at work
  • reduce stress and uncertainty
  • reduce the risk of employment tribunal claims
  • establish a productive working environment post redundancy

This event will cover legal and practical considerations to help you confidently handle a redundancy situation at work.

Who is this best suited to?

Anyone who needs to follow a redundancy process

This training would be especially suitable for:

  • business owners
  • chief executive officers
  • chief operating officers
  • HR professionals
  • operations and planning leads
  • line managers
  • Trade Union  or employee representatives 

No previous knowledge or experience is needed to get the best out of this event.

What will I learn from this training?

  • an introduction to redundancy planning
  • an overview of the consultation process
  • individual and collective  redundancies
  • considerations to address in the selection process
  • redundancy pay, notice periods and rights  
By the end of this training, attendees will be able to:
  • recognise circumstances where redundancy might happen
  • develop a redundancy plan 
  • explain the importance of consultation and what it involves
  • identify legal obligations within the redundancy process

Key course information

Trainer led – online via Zoom

Duration - 3 hours/half day

The training session will include:

  • case studies
  • polls
  • group discussion

Attendees will also receive:

  • a digital certificate
  • a handout containing useful links
  • a copy of the PowerPoint slides 

We aim to make our training accessible for everyone. If you have specific accessibility needs, please let us know on your sign-up form.

Closed captions can be turned on for all our sessions run on Zoom.

Run this programme for your organisation

This course can also be provided in-house. We can also tailor the programme to suit your precise organisation needs. To speak to our customer services team about your requirements call 0300 123 1150 or complete our online enquiry form.

Does your organisation need more than training?

Our specialists can diagnose issues in your workplace and tailor practical solutions to address the challenges faced by you and your staff. To find out more, contact our Customer Services Team on 0300 123 1150 or complete our online enquiry form.

We also offer free e-learning on a wide range of employment relations topics. It's a great way to develop, enhance and refresh knowledge, providing an opportunity to work through theory, explore case studies and answer interactive questions.
Venue:Digital via Zoom
Date:27/08/2025
Time:13:30 - 16:30
Price: £170.00 per person   Please note our training events are VAT exempt
To book now please select how many people will be attending:
* Max of 4 delegates per organisation. Please call Acas on 0300 123 1150 or email events@acas.org.uk if number exceed this or for more details about the training session.