Exiting

This case study encourages participants to explore the issue of selecting employees for redundancy, and what steps should be taken in choosing and applying appropriate selection criteria. Allow one hour for completion.

This case study encourages participants to think through the issues involved in a potential dismissal case, prepare for an investigatory meeting, and make reasonable and objective decisions on the appropriate course of action. Allow one hour and 30 minutes for completion.

A checklist to help determine whether any action is needed to improve existing redundancy procedures.

A checklist to help with the planning and delivery of a meeting that may lead to a dismissal.

A practical tool to help plan for the introduction of flexible retirement options.

A suggested questionnaire format for gathering the views and opinions of employees who have left.

A role play exercise to help managers plan and execute a redundancy. Participants will gain exposure to employee reactions and practice responding to potentially difficult questions. Allow at least one hour and 10 minutes for completion.

A role play exercise to help managers plan and conduct an exit interview. Participants will practice dealing with emotional reactions and consider a range of organisational improvements. Allow at least one hour and 15 minutes for completion.

A practical tool to help determine appropriate selection criteria in a redundancy situation.

A template that can be used to record key information and summarise thoughts when preparing for and conducting a meeting that may lead to a dismissal.

A methodology to help plan and conduct an exit interview effectively.