{"id":40114,"date":"2025-08-22T05:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T05:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intoo.com\/uk\/?p=40114"},"modified":"2025-08-22T13:39:24","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T13:39:24","slug":"redundancies-surge-94-as-employers-urged-to-help-staff-bounce-back-using-transferable-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intoo.com\/uk\/redundancies-surge-94-as-employers-urged-to-help-staff-bounce-back-using-transferable-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"Redundancies surge 94% as employers urged to help staff bounce back using transferable Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-06796de54a1aa0a9c7d61eb158fa81a2\"><strong>As lay-off warnings soar and vacancies decline, HR leaders are being reminded that job cuts don\u2019t have to become career killers \u2014 provided employees are equipped to reframe and reapply their existing skills.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Figures from the Insolvency Service <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/insolvency-service-reveals-57-million-returned-to-the-economy-and-thousands-supported-through-financial-distress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">show<\/a> proposed redundancies in the UK jumped 94 percent year-on-year to June, with a 32 percent rise in just one month. The number of employers planning redundancies also rose sharply \u2014 up 33 percent month-on-month and 146 percent compared with June 2024 \u2014 signalling further disruption ahead.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, <a href=\"https:\/\/hrreview.co.uk\/hr-news\/recruitment\/uk-labour-market-weakens-as-unemployment-rises-and-vacancies-fall\/382895\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unemployment<\/a> has edged up to 4.7 percent, vacancies have now declined for 23 consecutive months and wage growth is slowing. The latest Recruitment and Employment Confederation data shows starting salaries rising at their weakest pace in over four years.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-case-for-sticking-to-what-you-know\">The case for sticking to what you know<\/h2>\n<p>With fewer roles on offer and tougher competition, jobseekers may be better off building on what they already do well, rather than attempting complete career pivots, say experts at Right Management, a career transition and coaching division of workforce solutions multinational the ManpowerGroup.<\/p>\n<p>The company\u2019s UK managing director, Tim Gilbert, said candidates who take a pragmatic approach were often more successful, especially in a slow market.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn today\u2019s climate, where employers are being more selective, there are more candidates applying for each role and vacancies are harder to come by, there\u2019s absolutely nothing wrong with taking a pragmatic approach to career transition: sticking to what you know and making the most of the skills and strengths accrued throughout your career.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAfter all, companies are continuing to play it safe, generally hiring those who\u2019ve already proven themselves in similar roles. That\u2019s why transferable skills are so powerful right now. They give jobseekers the best chance of finding work quickly, even in a tougher market.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Right Management\u2019s internal data shows 95 percent of its candidates secure a new job within 12 months, and 83 percent do so at the same or higher salary. Gilbert attributes this success to focusing on what candidates can already do, rather than what they can\u2019t, and reframing those abilities to match employers\u2019 current needs.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-support-employees-through-smarter-transitions\">Support employees through smarter transitions<\/h2>\n<p>For HR leaders involved in redundancy planning, Gilbert says there\u2019s a growing responsibility to go beyond legal minimums and offer structured support to those exiting the business.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cResponsible employers recognise that providing access to career coaching, skills assessments and targeted training not only helps people transition faster but also strengthens the organisation\u2019s reputation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHelping individuals identify their valuable skills to secure employment is critical, and providing the platforms needed to upskill for their future career can transform a difficult situation into one where both sides move forward positively.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-hr-can-guide-smarter-job-transitions\">How HR can guide smarter job transitions<\/h2>\n<p>For employees facing redundancy, the recommendation is to focus on skills that cut across job titles and sectors, such as:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leadership<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Client relationship management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Critical thinking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Data analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Project delivery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These, Gilbert says, should be supported by measurable achievements and framed in terms of the value they bring to the next employer.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUpskilling will support in the long term but in terms of securing a role in the here and now, job seekers need to think smarter as we see the number of vacancies decline and competition for roles increase.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For employers navigating job cuts, how staff are let go matters. Strategic outplacement support not only improves the transition for individuals but also aligns with longer-term skills development goals and reputation management. As redundancies become more common and the market more cautious, helping staff repackage their skills may be the most impactful support HR can provide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As lay-off warnings soar and vacancies decline, HR leaders are being reminded that job cuts don\u2019t have to become career killers \u2014 provided employees are equipped to reframe and reapply their existing skills. 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