Relocation and Redundancies – HR Business Consultants

Relocation and Redundancies – Moving, and downsizing for a more streamlined operation

The Situation: two offices equal higher overheads

Our client’s two-centre operation had started to create financial problems: neither office was fully staffed, yet operational costs were high. Outgoings on essentials were affecting turnover and profits.

The Task: reducing, rationalising, and reform for business benefits

It goes without saying that we required a full, in-the-round understanding of the business.

The team here at HR Business Consultants reviewed each of the roles in the two locations. We analysed what were the key roles, where they were located, as well as the costs of relocating.

Importantly, we looked closely at not only the cost of redundancies, but also the likely impact to the company.

The Action: Close analysis, and consultation

Good news emerged. It became clear that the majority of the roles within the business was NOT location specific. That is, not relevant to where the individual worked.

As a result, we realised that it would be viable for one office to close, and that considerable cost savings would be made this way, not least with the relocation of some employees.

Over three months, we established a consultation period with the staff, discussing options for them, and for their employer. We supported their decision-making processes every step of the way.

The Result: cost savings, no compromise

The client closed one office, and opened a smaller, serviced office.

A number of employees moved location, with the recruitment of new employees for the smaller office.

We’re pleased to report that the business has managed to save thousands of pounds through renting a single, larger office and a more space-saving one, rather than two large locations. At the same time, customers were unaware of the change, due to the way that we helped our client to manage the process.

Another key yet unexpected positive result was the greater sense of cohesion and stronger working bonds. Staff are now able to meet, share ideas, and now play a key role in the development of the company.

    
 
 
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