{"product_id":"redundancy-first-stage-informing-the-employee","title":"Redundancy Proposal Script - Having the First Employee Conversation (At-Risk Stage)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eThis is a structured, word-for-word script to \u003cstrong\u003ehelp you communicate a redundancy proposal\u003c\/strong\u003e clearly, professionally, and with the right level of sensitivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis first conversation sets the tone for the entire process.\u003c\/strong\u003e Done well, it builds trust and reduces risk. Done poorly, it can lead to confusion, disengagement, or formal challenge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eThe script guides you through\u003cstrong\u003e exactly what to say\u003c\/strong\u003e — from opening the conversation and explaining the business rationale, to outlining the consultation process, timelines, and available support. It ensures the message is clear, consistent, and handled in a way that is both human and legally sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eWho is it for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eFounders and CEOs leading redundancy conversations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eManagers delivering difficult messages for the first time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eSME owners without in-house HR support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eHR professionals who want a consistent and structured approach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eWhat does it cover?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eOpening the conversation with clarity and control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eExplaining the business rationale (with adaptable scenarios)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eCommunicating “at risk” status correctly (proposal vs decision)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eSetting expectations for the consultation process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eOutlining timelines and next steps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eExplaining available support and employee rights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eManaging questions appropriately at an early stage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eClosing the conversation professionally and sensitively\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eWhen is it used?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eAt the start of a redundancy process (at-risk stage)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eWhen informing an employee their role is potentially redundant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eBefore consultation meetings begin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eWhen you need to clearly explain the proposal and next steps\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eWord document (docx)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e | \u003cem\u003e5 pages\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HR Scripts UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57217780220281,"sku":"R05","price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7197\/5033\/files\/R05_image_sample.jpg?v=1777996380","url":"https:\/\/hrscriptsuk.co.uk\/products\/redundancy-first-stage-informing-the-employee","provider":"HR Scripts UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}