In this episode of Buzzing About HR, host Kate Underwood tackles one of the hardest parts of running a business: redundancies.

Whether it’s financial pressure, restructuring, or simply the need to evolve, making roles redundant is never just a legal process — it’s a human one. Kate unpacks how to do it properly: with fairness, empathy, and a clear plan that keeps both the business and its people steady through change.

You’ll learn how to:

• Plan a compliant redundancy process from start to finish
• Communicate difficult news with honesty and care
• Support those staying behind to avoid “survivor syndrome”
• Keep morale, trust, and engagement from falling off a cliff

If you’re a business owner or HR lead facing tough choices, or just want to be better prepared for the future, this episode will help you approach redundancies with confidence and compassion, and keep your culture intact along the way.

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