Redundancy

Despite financial pressure from national insurance and national living wage changes, the number of planned redundancies is falling.

With surveys suggesting hiring confidence is at a low, Simon Fowler proposes a pragmatic and long-term approach to managing headcount.

Legal risk and the prospect of employment tribunal claims are the main concerns of organisations when making redundancies, not the loss of skills.

Employment Rights Bill amendment doubles maximum protective award when employers fail to comply with collective redundancy obligations.

Agency workers included in ban on ‘exploitative’ zero-hours contracts, as government tables amendments to the Employment Rights Bill.

Starbucks is axing 1,100 jobs globally as it aims to increase efficiency and simplify its organisational structure.

The fall in the number of international students has led Bangor University to place about 200 jobs under risk of redundancy, its vice-chancellor has told staff in an email.

Entries are no longer being accepted to a controversial scheme offering financial rewards for staff resignations.

Oil giant Chevron Corporation is to make up to 8,000 employees redundant by the end of 2026 in a bid to cut costs.

January 2025's top 10 HR questions include FAQs ion TUPE, severe weather, notice periods, and alcohol or drug misuse

Almost all federal employees have until 6 February to decide whether to resign, as Donald Trump reduces government headcount.

Tesco has become the latest major employer to announce changes to its operating model, putting 400 jobs at risk. 
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Cardiff University confirms proposals to cut 400 academic jobs – 7% of its total workforce – in an effort to secure long-term future.

Sainsbury’s has revealed plans to axe 3,000 jobs by cutting most of its cafes and hot food counters and reducing management roles by a fifth.

The companies say they will cut up to 7% of their combined employee base.