Intended for:
These Conducting Redundancy Meetings training course materials are designed to help your participants navigate redundancy dismissal conversations professionally, legally, and with empathy. The course focuses on ensuring compliance with legislation, structuring dismissal conversations, managing emotional responses, and ensuring that redundancy dismissal meetings are clear, fair, and compliant.
Training course contents:
There are many challenges in the modern workplace, but delivering redundancy news is one of the most difficult responsibilities we face. It’s never easy, but when handled professionally, legally, and with empathy, we can support employees through the process while protecting the company from potential risks.
A dismissal meeting is the final stage in the redundancy process, where an employee is formally informed that their role is being made redundant. This is different from a consultation meeting, where options may still be discussed. Our focus with these training materials is on dismissal meetings only.
Through a mix of theoretical learning, case studies, role-playing exercises, and practical discussions, participants will gain hands-on experience in structuring redundancy meetings, handling emotional responses, and providing clear next steps. Special attention is given to conducting redundancy meetings via video call, addressing the unique challenges of remote communication.
Why is running this Conducting Redundancy Meetings course a good idea?
Well, just imagine if your participants were better able to:
- Help ensure compliance with UK employment law
- Deliver redundancy decisions clearly and empathetically
- Manage difficult conversations and emotional reactions
- Follow best practices for both in-person and remote redundancy meetings
Please Note: The legal definitions in these course materials are based on UK law. However, they can be adapted for other audiences.
Samples of training course materials
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The main content of the training course material…
Introduction & Objectives – Setting the scene, outlining key learning goals, and establishing the importance of redundancy dismissal meetings
Legal & Procedural Requirements – Establishing UK employment law, ensuring compliance, and following fair redundancy processes to avoid legal risks
Case Study: Poorly Handled Dismissal Meeting – Exploring the impact of a mismanaged redundancy meeting and identifying best practices for improvement
Conducting the Dismissal Meeting – Step-by-step guidance on delivering redundancy news professionally and empathetically, from preparation to closure
Role-Play & Practical Exercises – Interactive session allowing participants to practice redundancy conversations in a safe and constructive environment
Managing Employee Reactions & Difficult Conversations – Handling emotional responses such as shock, anger, and legal challenges with confidence and sensitivity
Redundancy Meetings via Video Call – Best practices for conducting remote redundancy discussions, ensuring clear communication and providing post-meeting support
Follow-Up After the Meeting – Ensuring employees receive the necessary documentation, support, and guidance to navigate their transition smoothly
Action Planning & Reflection – Encouraging participants to identify key takeaways and commit to implementing best practices in their workplace
As with all Trainer Bubble training products, this training course is interactive and engaging and filled with activities and exercises that will encourage participation throughout.
Objectives:
At the end of this half day Conducting Redundancy Dismissal Meetings training course, your participants will be able to:
- Apply the legal and procedural requirements of redundancy dismissal meetings
- Structure and conduct redundancy discussions with confidence
- Handle difficult reactions and provide appropriate support
