Proposal for a Downsizing Programme

Terrible Phones 4US |Terrible Phones 4US Bangor Rd,
Conwy,
LL32 8EU
United Kingdom | |Proposal for a Downsizing Programme

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| |Contents Page |

1 Introduction 3-4

1.1 Main Aims and Objectives 3

1.2 Competitive Enviroment 3

1.3 Company Profile 3-4

1.4 Downsizing Programme effects (Inc budget) 4

2 Recomendations 4-7

2.1 Consultation Programee 4-5

2.2 Business Analysis 5

2.3 Employees Selection 5

2.4 Recruitment Freeze 5

2.5 Early Retirement 6

2.6 Distribution Contract 6

2.7 Job Design (Process, Pay and Benefits) 6

2.8 Redundancy 6-7

2.9 Employee Support (Including Redundant Employees) 7

3 Evaluation 8

3.1 Structure 8

3.2 Transition 8

3.3 Company Image 8

|Chapter |Introduction |
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1.1 Main aims and Objectives

This report is to recommend a downsizing programme which is built upon the companies previously agreed redundancy programme and to carry out a cut of 50 employees within the production and distribution department, these cuts will also include job redesign. The downsizing recommendations for the remaining departments will follow in a different report. The downsizing programme also aims to work with the union and non-union members in a consultation process to ease the transition.

1.2 Competitive Environment

The telecommunications industry is changing creating the need for a more competitive company. The changes that are happening are that there is greater competition in the market with foreign