Transform Challenges Into Opportunities
At Pitman Training, we understand the challenges businesses face when navigating redundancies. Our tailored programmes offer a compassionate and effective solution for companies looking to support their departing staff during this transition.
How to Navigate Workforce Changes Effectively
When redundancies become necessary, handling the process poorly—or not addressing it at all—can cause widespread damage. It can harm your company culture, reputation, and performance. Providing support, clear communication, and appropriate responses are essential parts of maintaining a healthy and productive workplace during these challenging times. With the right tools and programmes, the impact of redundancies can be mitigated, and staff can be effectively supported in their transition to new opportunities.
What is Redundancy Support and Retraining?
Redundancy support and retraining involve identifying the needs of staff facing job losses and providing the right tools and programmes to effectively support their transition to new roles or careers. Redundancies can affect any organisation, regardless of size or industry. What matters is how the process is handled and how departing staff are supported. Without a structured approach, companies may struggle to provide consistent and effective support. However, when you implement comprehensive redundancy support and retraining programmes, your company demonstrates its commitment to its workforce, even during challenging times. This approach can help maintain positive relationships and protect your organisation’s reputation.
3 Key Objectives of Redundancy Support and RetrainingFor Empowering Your Workforce
When facing the challenge of workforce restructuring, organisations need to approach redundancies with a well-rounded strategy that prioritises the wellbeing and future success of departing staff. At Pitman Training, we’ve identified 3 key objectives that form the foundation of effective redundancy support and retraining programmes. These objectives are designed to empower your workforce, ease the transition process, and demonstrate your company’s commitment to its employees, even during challenging times. Let’s explore these objectives and how they can benefit both your organisation and your staff:
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Skill Enhancement
Provide departing staff with new, in-demand skills to increase their employability in the current job market.
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Career Transition Support
Offer guidance and resources to help employees explore new career paths and opportunities.
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Networking & Job Search Skills
Equip departing staff with effective networking techniques and job search strategies for the modern employment landscape.
Supporting Your Staff Through Redundancy?
Offer them a path forward with our flexible, in-demand learning programmes. Help your departing employees gain valuable skills for their future careers. Learn how we can assist your organisation during this transition.
Pitman Training: Your Partner in Workforce Transition
At Pitman Training, we understand the complexities and sensitivities involved in managing redundancies. Our specialised retraining programmes are designed to support organisations in navigating these challenging times while prioritising the future success of their departing staff. We focus on those 3 core objectives that are essential for effective workforce transition. Here’s how we can help your company achieve these objectives:
We offer a wide range of industry-relevant courses that can quickly equip your departing staff with in-demand skills. Our flexible learning options, including online, in-centre, and blended approaches, allow employees to acquire new competencies at their own pace. From digital marketing and project management to IT and accounting, our courses are designed to boost employability in today’s competitive job market. We work closely with your team to identify the most beneficial skills for your staff, ensuring that the training provided aligns with current market demands and individual career aspirations.
Our experienced career advisors provide comprehensive guidance to help your employees explore new career paths and opportunities. We offer one-on-one sessions where staff can discuss their professional goals, assess their strengths, and identify potential new directions. Our career transition support includes personalised action plans, CV writing workshops, and interview preparation sessions. We also provide access to industry insights and labour market information, helping your staff make informed decisions about their next career move.
In today’s interconnected world, effective networking and job search skills are crucial for career success. Pitman Training equips your departing staff with modern techniques to navigate the job market confidently. We offer workshops on leveraging professional networking platforms, creating impactful online profiles, and building valuable connections. Our job search skills training covers topics such as using job search engines effectively, tailoring applications to specific roles, and mastering virtual interviews. We also provide ongoing support and resources to help your staff stay motivated and focused during their job search journey.
For Organisations
Let Pitman Training support you in navigating the challenges of redundancy with compassion and effectiveness.
When your organisation is facing the difficult decision of implementing redundancies, partnering with Pitman Training can help soften the impact on both your business and your employees. Our retraining programmes are designed to equip your staff with valuable skills for their next career move, demonstrating your commitment to their future success.
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Recognised Qualifications
Pitman Training courses are widely respected by employers across the UK, giving your staff a competitive edge in their job search.
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Flexible Delivery
Our programmes are flexible, offering online, in-centre, and blended learning options. This allows your staff to learn at their own pace and fit their studies around other commitments.
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Ongoing Support
Beyond training, we offer career guidance and job search assistance to help your employees transition smoothly.
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Cost-Effective Solution
Our programmes can be a valuable part of your redundancy package, potentially reducing overall redundancy costs while providing tangible benefits to your staff.
Transform Challenges Into Opportunities
At Pitman Training, we’ve supported numerous individuals through their career transitions following redundancy. Our programmes have helped many students not just find new jobs, but discover and secure roles they’re truly passionate about. In this section, you’ll hear directly from former students who turned redundancy into an opportunity for growth and career advancement.
Turning Career Setbacks Into Stepping Stones
Redundancy can often feel like the end of a chapter, but for many of our students, it’s become the beginning of an exciting new career journey.
From Redundancy to NHS Success
“I owe a great deal to Pitman for giving me the chance to re-train. The centres are spacious and provide a lovely environment to study, with approachable and helpful staff on hand to sort out any problems or questions you have. I recommend Pitman Training.”
Turn Redundancies Into Success Stories
From Redundancy to New Role
I never expected to gain employment so quickly after being made redundant. The Pitman Training programme gave me the confidence and the skills to do so. I really enjoyed the course and the learning environment and would recommend it to anyone.”
Gains New Skills Following Redundancy
“Redundancy after 27 years with one company was a shock, but it pushed me to gain new skills. I chose Pitman’s Practical and Sage Payroll courses for their flexibility and quality. The relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff made learning enjoyable. Achieving a Distinction in my final exam was the perfect boost to my confidence. Pitman has equipped me with valuable skills, opening up new career paths I hadn’t previously considered.”
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