In this episode I’m joined by HR copywriter Katie Murray to explore the role communication plays in redundancy processes and why the way people experience those conversations matters just as much as the process itself.

Drawing on more than 20 years in HR, Katie shares honest reflections from supporting redundancy programmes, including the moments where communication built trust and the moments where it broke down. We talk about preparing line managers for difficult conversations, avoiding the “tick-box” approach, and why silence and unclear messaging can make an already difficult situation harder for employees.

We also discuss how organisations can communicate with empathy while still managing a legally compliant process, the importance of flexibility during consultation, and how outplacement support can help people feel informed and supported about what comes next.

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In this episode I share practical ways HR professionals and managers can better support employees at risk of redundancy throughout the process and not just procedurally, but personally too.

Drawing on my experience in HR, coaching and outplacement support, I explore the small actions that often make the biggest difference. From communication and empathy to financial signposting, job search support and helping people regain confidence, this episode has lots of thoughtful and practical ideas for organisations that want to handle redundancy with compassion and dignity.

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Financial well being episode: Apple Season 3 - Episode 4 Redundancy and Financial Wellbeing: Supporting People Through the Shock

Spotify: Season 3 - Episode 4 Redundancy and Financial Wellbeing: Supporting People Through the Shock

Preparing line managers episode: Apple Season 1 - Episode 8 Preparing line managers for redundancy consultation meetings

Spotify: Season 1 - Episode 8 Preparing line managers for redundancy consultation meetings

Why empathy matters: Apple Season 1 - Episode 5 Why empathy matters in redundancy

Spotify: Season 1 - Episode 5 Why empathy matters in redundancy

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In this episode I'm talking to HR director and ADHD coach Julia Crawford about how ADHD can affect employees during restructures, redundancy consultations and workplace change.

Julia shares insights from both her professional HR career and her own ADHD diagnosis, and together we explore:

Why redundancy can feel especially overwhelming for employees with ADHD

How employers can create fairer and more inclusive processes

Common mistakes managers make during redundancy consultation

Practical ways to support neurodiverse employees at work

This is a valuable conversation for HR professionals, managers and business owners who want to take an inclusive approach to managing redundancies.

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If you're planning redundancies and not sure how to approach outplacement support, in this episode I break down what outplacement really involves, how to budget for it, when to introduce it, and how to make sure it genuinely supports your people and not just ticks a box.

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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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