People strategy in a recession: managing redundancies and introducing flexible working

In this challenging economic climate you may be thinking about cutting staff costs and reducing employees numbers.  Effective People has assisted many businesses with staff reduction and redundancy programmes and helped clients create recession proof people strategies for the future.  We provide a business focussed view as well as legal advice. 

Here are the Effective People top tips for managing staffing in a business downturn. You can click on each topic for further information.

• Plan your strategy now - don't wait until the recession hits your business
• Make sure that your ongoing staffing requirements are realistic
• Flexible working alternatives
• Make sure your redundancy selection is sound
• Know what it will cost you
• Plan your internal and external communications - minimise impact on your brand  
• Consultation and communication - the rules and best practice
• Redundancy & dismissal legislation and procedures  
• Notify BERR, The Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform, www.berr.gov.uk if you expect more than 20 redundancies