Isaac Malagala – MD, RCS Consult
Managing redundancy can be a draining and worrisome process, especially knowing that if one did not follow the applicable
employment laws huge penalties could come their way. There are many reasons that could occasion redundancy but the most
common ones include: duplication of roles say after a merger, a surge in the financial ability for businesses to support a large
workforce, lack of adequate work for a given role, technology (automation), reorganization and rapid pace of change among others.
Can redundancy be avoided?
Yes. It can. Before resolving to render key roles in your business redundant, experts advise that it is prudent for business owners to first look
at alternative options through consultations and only consider redundancy as the last inevitable option. Available options could include work
at reduced pay, part-time work, volunteer opportunities or taking on other roles within the company.
Below we explain in detail how managers or business owners can avoid redundancy.
Work at reduced pay. Through consultation meetings that precede redundancy, the affected staff can be asked to consider working at reduced pay, especially for companies that are going through difficult times financially.
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