Redundancy Matters

I’m joined by experienced HR professional and trade union founder Aime Ayrehart, who shares her perspective from her HR experience and as a trade union representative on what really happens in redundancy consultations beyond the process, scoring and scripts.

We explore what tends to go wrong, how a focus on process can sometimes make things harder, and why honesty about the commercial reality matters more than trying to say the “right” thing.

There’s also a practical look at what helps: giving people space to process, communicating in a way they can actually hear, and approaching conversations in a way that builds trust.

If you’re leading or supporting redundancies, this episode offers a practical, real-world view of how to handle them in a way that works better for everyone involved.

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Redundancy isn’t just a business process. It’s a loss. And with loss comes grief. In this episode I explore what’s really happening beneath the surface when someone is told their role is at risk and why understanding grief can completely change how you lead through redundancy.

From shock and anger to silence and overwhelm, these are natural human responses, not reactions to be managed or rushed. I talk about practical strategies to help you support line managers and ensure the emphasis stays on the person at the heart of the process.

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I’m joined by Laura Duggal, a parental return-to-work coach, to explore what organisational change feels like from the perspective of new mothers and why this moment is critical for talent retention.

Because becoming a mother is already one of the biggest transitions in someone’s life. Then add a restructure into the mix everything can feel unsettling.

We talk about the fear of being replaced, the anxiety of returning to something unfamiliar, and the overwhelm when work has moved on while you were away.

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Redundancy during pregnancy or maternity leave is a complex and sensitive area of employment law. In this episode of Redundancy Matters I’m joined by Clare Chappell, an independent employment lawyer with over 25 years’ experience supporting both employers and employees through difficult workplace situations. Clare specialises in advising women who are pregnant or on maternity leave and facing redundancy, as well as employers managing those processes, and she brings legal insight alongside a clear understanding of the human impact in this area.

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In this episode of Redundancy Matters, June is joined by financial wellbeing expert Abby Birch to explore the often overlooked financial impact of redundancy. Together they discuss what financial wellbeing really means, how money and mental health are closely linked, and what HR professionals can realistically do to support people. The conversation covers practical signposting, helpful external resources, and how organisations can show care and credibility by acknowledging financial concerns as part of the redundancy process.

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MoneyHelper - easy to navigate information on most subjects and links to trustworthy resources

StepChange - debt advice charity, offering free and confidential debt advice

Citizens Advice - information on most subjects, including applying for food bank vouchers

EntitledTo - check on eligibility for benefits

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In this episode of Redundancy Matters, June explores how HR and people professionals can support employees through redundancy when formal outplacement support isn’t available. Drawing on her experience as a career coach and former HR professional, June shares practical, compassionate in-house approaches that help people leave well while maintaining clear boundaries and realistic expectations.

Listen on Apple: Building the Business Case for Outplacement Support

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Read the blog: Outplacement Benefits: How to get senior buy-in for outplacement support during redundancies

Listen to Apple: Why Empathy Matters in Redundancy

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Redundancy planning needs accuracy, consistency, and confidence and for HR teams the quality of your data is crucial. In this episode of Redundancy Matters I chat with HR systems consultant Gill Wetherill about the critical role your HRIS and well-maintained data play in restructures. From data cleansing and selection-pool accuracy to performance records, notice periods, and modelling future scenarios, Gill shares practical insights for HR teams working with both sophisticated systems and simple spreadsheets.

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In this episode, June talks through 5 of the most common mistakes when managing redundancies and how you can avoid them with practical ideas to ensure a legally compliant and person centred process.

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In this episode I'm sharing a clear, practical guide to concluding redundancy consultations. I'll walk you through what you need to do before, during, and after the final meeting. I cover the necessary preparation, delivering the outcome, legal and practical essentials, and supporting people with empathy.

Listen on Apple: Preparing line managers for redundancy consultation meetings

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Individual redundancy consultation meeting checklist

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If you found this episode of Redundancy Matters helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

If you’re kind enough to leave a review, please let June know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: [email protected]

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If you found this episode of Redundancy Matters helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

If you’re kind enough to leave a review, please let June know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: [email protected]

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