Redundancy

• We've got an appeal template letter you can use to help you structure your argument.
  
• Talk with your local Accord officer to help you put your case together.
  

• Check out what your employer has available already. There are many online courses and tools available which you may already have access to.
  
• The Bank Workers Charity has partnered with Renovo (an 'outplacement' service that some employers use) to provide 6 months' free access to Workfriend. Workfriend is a portal that includes a CV builder, job search engine, interview simulator and much more - watch this video for more info.
  
• If you're using Microsoft 365, Word has a built in CV assistant which uses LinkedIn to find data, jobs and helps you to tailor your CV for the job role you're applying for. Find out how to use this facility.
• There are many free online learning and writing tools available. Here are some you might want to try: Future Learn, LinkedIn learning, Reed CV builder, and My world of work.
  

• Check out what your employer provides already. They may have an 'outplacement' service which helps you plan for your future career, including finding new jobs externally and upskilling for the change.
• The Bank Workers Charity has partnered with Renovo (an 'outplacement' service that some employers use) to provide 6 months' free access to Workfriend. Workfriend is a portal that includes a CV builder, job search engine, interview simulator and much more - watch this video for more info.
  
• The TUC's Unionlearn have made a tool called Create your own future which helps you consider your career path and options that fit in with your interests. There's a separate and shorter version called Value my skills if you just want to think about your skills and capabilities.
• Check out the Lloyds Bank Academy - you don't have to work for them to use this resource.
• There are many other services out there that might be helpful, including Learn my way or using LinkedIn to help you.
  

• Bumping is a process that some employers use to try and match people who have been selected for redundancy and wish to remain in employment, with others that would like to voluntarily leave.
  
• You don't have to be doing the same role as the 'bumpee' in order to be considered for bumping. But there must be a significant job match along with some other criteria.
  
• Talk to your local Accord officer to help you identify potential bumping opportunities.
  

• Check out this guidance from Acas.
• Maternity action has a lot of helpful guidance relating to redundancy as well as support for mothers and families.
  

Still got questions? Here are some resources that could help you:

• Find and contact your local Accord rep or Officer.
  
• Understand your rights at gov.uk.
• Find help at Citizens Advice.
• The National Careers Service can help you find alternative work.
  
• Use EntitledTo to find out about government benefits you may be entitled to.