Pre-Redundancy Planning for UK Employers: Strategy & Compliance Training Course

The success or failure of an organisational restructure is decided long before the official announcement is ever made. A premature leak, an incorrectly defined redundancy pooling matrix, or an unmapped statutory consultation timeline can instantly trigger costly constructive dismissal claims, union disputes, and widespread panic.

Concrew Training’s intensive, one-day workforce restructuring strategy training provides HR Directors, HR Specialists, and Senior Leaders with a confidential redundancy planning framework to plan, stress-test the redundancy process, and structure your downsizing before making it public.

Why Pre-Announcement Redundancy Planning for Employers is Critical

When learning how to plan a workforce restructure in the UK, timing is everything. Once a restructure or redundancies becomes public knowledge, your ability to pause and correct structural mistakes drops to zero.

Our expert-led redundancy strategy training for senior leaders and executives focuses heavily on the hidden preparation phase. We help your senior leadership team execute an airtight HR strategy focussed on how to avoid unfair dismissal claims during restructuring and redundancy situations by eliminating critical early errors:

Pre-determining outcomes before the formal consultation period begins (a major UK Employment Tribunal risk for unfair dismissal claims).
Failing to identify the correct legal selection pools and interchangeability of roles during the organisational design phase.
Leaking sensitive restructuring data due to poor internal communication security.
Underestimating collective consultation triggers – specifically the strict section 188 redundancy consultation triggers for 20+ redundancies and the filing of an HR1 Form – both of which can lead to expensive collective consultation protective awards.

Key Learning Outcomes: The Business Restructuring Planning Framework

This UK redundancy management course provides a comprehensive guide to collective redundancies and individual restructuring. Your executive team will learn how to handle downsizing legally and in full alignment with the redundancy selection criteria matrix and ACAS redundancy guidelines for employers.

1. Build a Legally Compliant Company Restructuring Strategy

Establish legally defensible redundancy selection criteria: Create objective matrices—including handling complex LIFO (Last In, First Out) risks and competency scoring—before any staff scoring begins.
Document a robust business case: Formulate a workforce reduction strategy that will withstand intense scrutiny at a UK Employment Tribunal and avoid unfair dismissal during redundancy.
Audit internal roles effectively: Map out suitable alternative employment (SAE) options, statutory trial periods, and retraining paths ahead of time.
Navigate complex transitions: Understand the intersection between TUPE and redundancy regulations if your restructuring follows a business transfer, merger, or service provision change.

2. Map Timelines & Secure Restructuring Compliance

Calculate statutory consultation windows: Master Section 188 redundancy requirements to map exact, legally binding timelines based on your proposed headcount reductions and your collective redundancy HR1 form timeline
Secure internal data: Create a secure communication protocol to prevent unauthorised leaks and protect employee trust.
Draft essential paperwork: Prepare legally compliant HR documentation, scripts, and redundancy consultation letters ready for the day of the announcement.

3. Prepare for Difficult Redundancy Conversations & Crisis Management

Train frontline leaders: Empower managers to deliver the initial announcement calmly, professionally, and empathetically using proven compassionate downsizing training techniques.
Protect company morale: Build a comprehensive plan for managing redundancy survivor syndrome to protect the productivity, retention, and morale of remaining staff from day one.
Manage external reputation: Develop an employer brand protection strategy to handle public relations, Glassdoor reviews, and external stakeholders.

Who is This Restructuring Strategy Course For?

Because this workshop deals entirely with sensitive, confidential pre-announcement planning, this HR redundancy training course is strictly designed for high-level corporate decision-makers and senior leaders:

Chief Executives, Managing Directors, and Business Owners
HR Directors and Senior HR Business Partners
In-House Compliance Officers

Protect Your Business Before You Make the Move

Do not risk the future of your organisation on an unplanned announcement. Ensure your leadership team has executed a flawless, legally compliant strategy before going public.

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Redundancy and Tupe Reference Guides

Concrew Training’s papers and guides on Redundancy and TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations, are designed to help you get process right. They highlight good practice as well as the common errors employers make. Our redundancy and TUPE training courses build on these help make the process smooth and effective for all parties.

The Redundancy Process Explained

The redundancy process is complex. Don’t get caught out. This free reference guide explains the steps and stages in an easy to understand way.

Redundancy 12 Common Employers Errors

This free reference guide highlights the common errors and mistakes employers make in redundancy situations. It raises awareness and in turn helps employers implement the correct redundancy process

Individual Consultation Explained

Collective consultation is required by law, but so is individual consultation. Each and every employee who is affected by the changes needs to be consulted in a meaningful way. This demands several meetings. Our free resource document explains.

Redundancy Meetings – making them easier and more effective

Seven short tips to help ease anxieties and move conversations along at different parts of the individual consultation process. These approaches transferable to most meetings.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about this Training

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Why should you use Concrew Training?

Specialist HR, Employment Law & Compliance training provider
We reference to official Government bodies such as ACAS, ICO, EHRC
Content tailored to your policies and procedures
CPD certificates included
12 months of post-course support
UK-wide delivery
Online and face-to-face options
Open and transparent pricing

What information is available on course content?

We publish detailed course overviews for all courses. These provide indicative content based on the course learning plans. Final content is tailored to each client’s individual requirements.

What other information is available on individual courses?

Free reference guides and resources to help employers evaluate training quality and improve workplace compliance

Downloadable resources available via our website
Customer feedback and testimonials published on our website

Can you include our company policies and procedures in the training?

Yes. We actively encourage this approach. Including your policies and procedures helps demonstrate how, where, and why good practice applies within your organisation. This contextualises the learning, improves engagement, and increases the practical value of the training. There is no additional charge for incorporating your policies and procedures.

How long do Concrew Training courses last?

Standard courses: 6 hours of learning (approx. 7 hours including breaks)
Condensed 3-hour sessions available
Extended sessions or multi-day programmes available

How many people can attend each course?

Online courses: up to 15 participants
Face-to-face courses: up to 20 participants
Whole workforce awareness sessions: available for larger groups

Where does Concrew Training deliver training?

Online: via your preferred video conferencing platform (Zoom, Teams, etc.) across the UK
Face-to-face: on your premises in England, Scotland, and Wales

How much does your training cost?

Typical prices range from £800 to £2,000 excluding VAT. Final cost depends on course duration, location, number of participants, and payment terms.

Full pricing details available on our website
No hidden charges
Formal quotations remain valid for 30 days

What are your courses like?

Our courses are delivered as interactive workshops rather than traditional lectures, and typically include:

Subject specialist input
Interactive quizzes
Group discussions
Practical exercises
Real-world case studies

We incorporate your organisation’s policies and procedures wherever possible to ensure the learning is relevant, engaging, and immediately applicable.

Who delivers the training?

Training is delivered by experienced subject specialists with extensive knowledge in their field. Our trainers:

Have significant practical experience
Can answer most participant questions during the session
Provide follow-up responses for complex questions
Are skilled facilitators who make technical subjects engaging

Do you issue CPD certificates?

Yes. All participants receive a CPD certificate detailing learning hours completed and headline course content.

Who uses your training services?

We work with organisations of all sizes, including:

Large international organisations
Public sector employers
Charities and not-for-profits
SMEs and local businesses

Attendees commonly include directors, senior leaders, HR professionals, operational managers, line managers, employee representatives, and staff teams. Customer feedback and testimonials are available on our website.

Why should I book a Concrew Training course?

Our training is:

Delivered live by subject specialists
Designed for real-world application
Suitable for teams of up to 20 participants
Available face-to-face in England, Scotland, and Wales
Available online across the UK
Practical, engaging, and immediately applicable
High-quality and competitively priced

Suitable for directors, senior leaders, HR teams, operational managers, line managers, staff teams, and employee representatives.

How far in advance should we book training?

We recommend booking training 2–3 months in advance. Availability is generally good with a three-month lead time. Dates are only reserved once a booking is confirmed. Short-term bookings may be limited.

How do I book a course?

Complete our quote request form
Receive a formal quotation and provide any delivery details
Confirm your booking
Receive a formal Delivery Confirmation and “What Happens Next” guidance

Is there anything else I will need to do?

For online courses

Schedule the event on your video conferencing platform
Share joining details with attendees
Provide the trainer profile and course overview

For face-to-face courses

Book the room/venue and required equipment
Share trainer details and course overview with attendees
Print and provide handouts to the trainer prior to the session

After the course

Distribute post-course handouts and CPD certificates

How does your 12-month post-course support service work?

Email us with any training-related questions that arise following the course. We provide guidance and support relating to the training content covered.

Note: This service is not a substitute for legal advice.

What happens if I have more questions?

We’re here to help. You can contact us at any stage before, during, or after your training programme, and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.