Redundancy Matters

In this episode of Redundancy Matters , career coach and outplacement specialist June Hogan explores how redundancies affect the “survivors” left behind. Discover the emotional impact on remaining employees, practical ways to re-engage teams, and the essential role HR plays in rebuilding trust and morale. If you’re leading your organisation through change, this Useful Links From This Episode David...

In this episode, June Hogan tackles a key challenge: how to get managers to step up during redundancies. Learn why manager buy-in matters and what HR teams can do to shift the mindset from box-ticking to people-focused leadership. June shares practical strategies to involve leaders early, build emotional awareness, and shape a culture of care so no one feels like just a number when it matters most...

In this episode June Hogan shares how to build a compelling business case for outplacement support even when budgets are tight. Discover how to respond to leadership pushback, highlight commercial and cultural benefits, and position outplacement as a strategic investment. Useful Links From This Episode Connect with June on LinkedIn Visit the Wildwood Coaching website  Sign up to hear about ou...

Telling someone their job is at risk is a defining moment and one that will be remembered long after the process ends. In this episode June Hogan lays out what line managers need to know before stepping into a consultation meeting. The words you choose, the way you show up, the space you create, it all matters. Prepare well, lead with care and never forget the human in the room. Useful Links From...

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The consultation period can feel like limbo, but it’s also a chance to pause, reflect, and prepare. In this episode I share how HR professionals can support colleagues at risk. From gathering achievements to seeking feedback and leaving well, we’ll explore practical ways to help people take control of what comes next. Because how someone leaves matters and your support can shape how they begin the...

In this episode June explores the vital role of empathy in redundancy. June shares personal insights and practical advice on how HR teams and line managers can support people with care. She explores the difference between empathy and sympathy, and why listening without fixing is key to a compassionate approach. Useful Links From This Episode Connect with June on LinkedIn Visit the Wildwood Coachin...

Planning is key to a smooth redundancy process. In this episode, June shares practical guidance for HR professionals on getting it right from the start. From forming the project team and crafting the business rationale, to comms plans, cost forecasts, and voluntary redundancy options, she covers what to think about before making any announcements. Useful Links From This Episode Redundancy consulta...

In this first episode, career coach and outplacement specialist June Hogan shares her personal and professional experiences with redundancy. From being made redundant twice to supporting others through it, June explores why a compassionate, human approach matters. Perfect for HR professionals and leaders navigating change. Useful Links From This Episode Connect with June on LinkedIn Visit the Wild...

How do you lead redundancies while still showing empathy and care? In this episode June shares four key principles: transparency, empathy, support, and dignity for managing redundancy with compassion. A must-listen for HR professionals and business leaders who want to put people at the heart of the process. Useful Links From This Episode https://news.airbnb.com/a-message-from-co-founder-and-ceo-br...

In this episode June shares real-life redundancy stories, both her own and others’, to highlight lessons in empathy, communication, and humanity. From poor planning to moments of silence and isolation, she explores the emotional impact of redundancy and how HR professionals can support line managers to avoid some of these mistakes. Useful Links From This Episode Connect with June on LinkedIn Visit...

Welcome to Redundancy Matters, a podcast dedicated to providing support, guidance and practical advice for compassionate HR professionals managing redundancies. Join June Hogan, an ICF accredited coach, outplacement specialist and experienced HR professional, to explore why redundancy matters.  Listen to the show to get practical guidance on how to manage the redundancy process, hear from gue...