Redundancy, TUPE & managed exits

Support and advice through the redundancy process

Making redundancies is one of the toughest jobs you can face as an employer, but our experienced team of HR consultants can give you flexible, hands-on support throughout the entire process.

Sensitive redundancy management for small and medium businesses

At People Business, we understand that redundancies are never easy. For small and medium-sized businesses, where every individual plays a vital role and teams often feel like family, the decision to restructure or reduce staff can be particularly challenging. That’s why we offer a tailored, empathetic, and strategic approach to redundancy management—one that protects your business interests while respecting the people behind your success.

A tailored, collaborative process

No two businesses are the same, and neither are the circumstances leading to redundancies. Whether you’re responding to financial pressures, changing market demands, or restructuring for future growth, our team works closely with you from the outset to understand your unique context. We don’t offer off-the-shelf solutions. Instead, we build a bespoke plan that supports both your organisational goals and your people.

Our consultants collaborate with leadership teams to ensure a smooth, legally compliant, and transparent process. From initial planning through to communication and transition, we’re there every step of the way to provide guidance and hands-on support.

Empathy at every stage

Redundancies can have a profound emotional impact—not just on those leaving, but also on those remaining. We prioritise sensitive, clear communication to ensure employees understand the rationale behind changes, feel heard, and are treated with dignity and respect throughout.

Our approach is grounded in empathy. We offer coaching and support for managers who may be delivering difficult messages for the first time (including providing guidance and scripts) , and we’re available to facilitate conversations, answer questions, and help de-escalate any tension or uncertainty. We believe that how redundancies are handled says a great deal about a company’s values—and we’re here to ensure you live up to yours.

Supporting a positive transition

Redundancy doesn’t have to mean the end of a professional journey—it can be the beginning of a new one. We provide outplacement support tailored to the needs of each affected employee. This might include outplacements support, career coaching, CV and interview preparation, job search strategies, or emotional resilience support.

Our aim is to help people move forward with clarity and confidence, and to ensure they leave with a positive impression of your organisation. That’s not only the right thing to do—it also protects your brand and helps maintain morale among your remaining staff.

From consultation through to outplacement support, we can manage effectively the change your organisation is facing. Whether you’re handling redundancy situations, managing TUPE transfers or dealing with managed exits, our team can ensure a smooth and legally compliant process.