Alternative to Redundancy from CBI

ATR is the new buzz word.  The CBI have proposed to government that they back a scheme whereby employers could offer workers a six-month delay to redundancy. During this time, employees would not work but would receive an ATR allowance worth twice the rate of jobseeker’s allowance. Half would be paid by the employer and half paid by the government.

The idea is that this six-month window would reduce salary costs and give businesses the chance for trade to pick up, enabling staff to return to work.  Read the full article in People Management here.

Whilst these proposals are bound to have a mixed reception, it is great to see a new approach to the continuing spiral of job losses in the UK.

If you are affected by redundancy and would like some practical advice, contact People Management Professionals, Recrion www.recrion.co.uk or call Katherine on 017….

We are facilitating a government scheme in the East of England to help people affected by redundancy free careers advice and training worth £1200.  Visit www.recrion.co.uk/free to see if you are eligible.