DEALING WITH REDUNDANCY

DEALING WITH REDUNDANCY

What is redundancy?

Redundancy is usually referred to as the situation when a job is no longer required to be performed by anyone.  A very important element to remember is:

This is not personal – your job has been become redundant – not you.

Redundancy can occur for many different reasons:

·        An economic slowdown

• An employer reclassifies roles, and the duties of your position are allocated to other roles
• A departmental or company  restructure

·        New technology or innovations that may lead to your role being no longer required

Dealing with redundancy

In recent times, we have started to see the first major signs that the global financial crisis has taken effect on Australia’s employment levels.   On a regular basis we are hearing that unwelcome phrase, ‘more Australians have been made redundant.’

Work and employment patterns have changed enormously in recent decades. Few people now expect to stay in the same job for life, and most people will experience a number of job and career changes.   Usually, this is the result of their own choice, but many people will also experience job redundancy. Redundancy may be voluntary or involuntary. In the long term, some people are lucky enough to find redundancy to be a positive experience. It may lead to a better job, new skills, and greater career choice in the future.

In the short term, redundancy will lead to some level of financial and emotional stress. Unfortunately, it is during this most stressful time that many important decisions need to be made, and it may be necessary to obtain advice from a number of different professionals.

Redundancy is an unfortunate reality that more people are now being faced with as companies struggle to remain viable during this economic slowdown. While it can place a great strain on individuals, their families and their finances, good planning can reduce both the emotional and financial pain that often comes with redundancy.

Stay positive in tough times

It is easy at times to let negative events affect you and influence how you appear to others.  If we are going through tough times, we tend to view life accordingly.   Many of us don't realise that we have a negative communication style and that we express ourselves with negativity.  It is extremely important that in our work environment and in the presence of our family and friends we try to avoid constantly releasing this negativity.   This can have an extremely detrimental impact on both our relationships and our career prospects.

Take Action

To start viewing the glass half full try a few of these and remain Positive.   Don't let a bad situation discourage your enthusiasm.....Explore different options.

·         Take a class – either self-improvement or leisure

·         Sign up for an enjoyable exercise program – it helps to diffuse STRESS & ANXIETY

·         Have LUNCH with (OR PHONE) a positive friend (someone that helps you feel good and understands your situation.)

Most importantly - Keep your resume up-to-date

Don't put your job search on hold.

The more action you take will determine your arrival time and destination.

Avoid “Negative” Topics Remain “Positive” Always

I’m sure you have reason to be “miserable”, however, try not to hang onto the “misery”

Do something about it.  If you feel a downer coming on... either

·        Change the subject OR thought pattern!

·        Have a LAUGH - Complaining is draining.

·        Phone a FRIEND - or put on a hilarious MOVIE..!!!!   Trust me it works.

We drain our SOUL by being negative.  Laughter is the best Medicine!

If you have a problem or issue, deal with it!

The pain will go away!

Always say ‘YES’ to the positive & ‘NO’ to the negative.

SUCCESSFUL RESUMES SINGAPORE

CAREER MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE

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