A practical guide for HR functions, leaders and managers to executing successful redundancies
Teaches a strategic approach to redundancy that mitigates against its negative effects to the organization and individuals affected, while realising the desired outcomes that drive value
Packed with practical tools including consultation letter templates, sample processes, policies, handouts, project plans and workshops, which are editable and downloadable from our website, and guidance on managing difficult conversations
Madeleine Stevens is a senior lecturer in Human Resource Management at Liverpool John Moores University. She has published a number of articles for the CIPD on redundancy implementation and how to mitigate the negative impact of redundancies for individuals and organisations. Prior to joining academia, Dr. Stevens worked as a HR practitioner for over 20 years, holding various roles internationally with extensive experience in business restructuring and improvement. She has won several awards for her research and innovative teaching from the Academy of Management and Association of Business Psychologists. Dr. Stevens is a Fellow member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD), Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and Paralegal Society (Specialist Employment Law). She is also a Chartered member of the British Psychological Society.
Title: Strategic Redundancy Implementation: Re-Focus, Re-Organise and Re-Build
Author: Stevens, Madeleine
ISBN: 9781032170527
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Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publication Date: 2022-03-31
Number of Pages: 364
Weight: 0.5902 kg
Madeleine Stevens has produced an important book for teachers, learners and professional practitioners of HR. The book provides an original and comprehensive guide on all aspects of redundancies, and supplements this with practical examples and templates of associated documents. This is in my view an unmissable resource for everyone with an interest and role in managing redundancies. - Professor Jim Stewart, Professor of Human Resource Development, Liverpool Business School
Restructures and redundancies are often an unavoidable part of an HR professional's working life, but knowing how to carry them out with compassion is vital. Madeleine is an expert on limiting the negative effects of such programmes and brings a fresh perspective on the impact on all individuals involved in the process. This book is sure to be a must read for HR professionals. - Katie Jacobs, Senior Stakeholder Lead - CIPD and business, journalist
Dr. Madeleine Stevens' book offers a fresh and much needed rethink on the issues around how companies' approach and implement redundancies. It explores positive alternatives to redundancies that limit the emotional impact on employees and the detrimental effect redundancies can have on businesses. - Colin Gosling, Senior Unite Rep and European Siemens representative, Siemens ITS Poole
At last a book about this difficult topic that is both practical about the process but also deals with the emotional rollercoaster for all participants. Maddy Stevens' compassionate approach is no soft touch, and has the authenticity of hard won experience. - Toby Peyton-Jones, OBE, Former HR Director Siemens UK and Northwest Europe
