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A Redundancy is a form of dismissal from your job, caused by your employer needing to reduce the workforce. Reasons include: new technology or a new system has made your job unnecessary the job you were hired for no longer exists the need to cut costs means staff numbers must be reduced the business is closing down or moving if your employer moves
Normally your job must have disappeared for you to be made redundant. However, it can still be a genuine redundancy if someone else's job disappears and they are moved into your job, making you redundant. This is known as 'bumping', but it may be difficult for your employer to justify it as fair. Back to top↑
A A programme that supports customers affected by redundancy or currently unemployed, to upskill and find work.
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A The course is delivered flexibly from our local offices, with the opportunity to attend for up to 75 hours over a 3 month period to update your skills and get help to find a new job. A Personal Job Adviser will give you one to one information, support and guidance to find work and to help you choose modules that are best suited to help you back into work.
Everyone will get an updated professional CV on a memory stick and paper copies and access to our local, well-resourced Jobsearch facilities on a drop-in basis. Customers will be provided with payment of validated travel expenses. The modules we have on offer are flexible and include, but are not limited to; Help with Jobsearch Effective CVs – producing a professional CV, including 1:1 support in a CV clinic Finding and Applying for Jobs – looking at all the different ways to find work Successful Interviews – preparing for interviews, including mock interview practice Sector specific training CSCS cards and training – for those wanting to enter Construction Pre-employment courses – tailored to meet local employers recruitment needs Customer Service training – supporting entry into retail/customer service jobs CIEH Food Hygiene – for those entering food and drink related roles Work Experience Tasters – to gain relevant sector based experience Back to top↑
A Telephone TNG at one of our regional call centres below to book onto an information session;
Kent: 0845 6017648 Tees Valley: 0845 60321777 Back to top↑
A Before you leave your employer: pick up your P45 get written details of your redundancy payment and package.
Make a note of the contact details of: your line manager trade union representative human resources department pension fund trustees Work Experience Tasters – to gain relevant sector based experience If your employer offered any benefits such as health insurance, take contact details of these too. Back to top↑
A Your employer might provide free careers guidance to help you decide on your next move. Some will offer provisions for training, or referral to training providers such as TNG.
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A www.tng.uk.com/facing-redundancy.htm
TNG can help you make the best and most informed decision. Even if you don't get a job straight away, use your time constructively. We can help you find voluntary work to get experience in a new line of work, offer you training to improve or learn new skills. Back to top↑
A Learning something new is always a good idea. If you're going for a complete career change you'll probably have to get new knowledge and skills to make the change. But even if you're trying to get into the same type of work as before, updating or broadening your skills is still a good idea, because it: can add another string to your bow shows you can take care of your own learning and development proves you're a motivated, positive individual
TNG offer training courses specific to your needs. Contact us now. Back to top↑
A Your CV tells employers about your skills and experience, so make sure it's up to date. Emphasize your abilities, responsibilities and achievements and make it relevant to each job you're applying for. If it's too long or not relevant to the job an employer may overlook it. It doesn't need to be a life history; it's designed to show you can do the job you're applying for.
Job search can include looking at newspapers for vacancies using the internet registering with employment agencies sending your CV out on spec cold calling to ask about vacancies checking the vacancies in your local Jobcentre TNG can offer a bespoke job support service, helping you to identify suitable job opportunities along with CV writing, interview technique, jobsearch support and individual action planning. Contact us now. Back to top↑
A Entitlement: Redundancy issues are complex so you should seek professional help. A professional adviser can explain your rights and look at your financial options. You can also get advice on negotiating with your employer. You can get advice on redundancy from: your trade union professional bodies your local Citizens' Advice Bureau - www.citizensadvice.org.uk independent financial advisors employment law experts - ACAS, telephone 0845 7474747 | www.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=1461
Redundancy pay http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/RedundancyAndLeavingYourJob/Redundancy/DG_10029836 Redundancy pay calculation http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/RedundancyAndLeavingYourJob/Redundancy/DG_174330 Benefits ↦ Support http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/JCP/Employers/redundancies/index.html http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/JCP/Customers/back_to_work/index.html Careers Advice: If you're not offered careers guidance by your employer, call the Careers Advice Service on 08080 100 333 to speak to a career coach who will help you think about your options. http://careersadvice.direct.gov.uk/ Counselling: If you need to talk about your feelings you can speak to a counsellor. Your employer may provide one or you could search the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy’s database: http://wam.bacp.co.uk/wam/SeekTherapist.exe?NEWSEARCH Back to top↑ |
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