The new year can bring a mix of highs and lows for business. A bit of down time is great, but the combination of significant costs, with low to no income naturally puts stress on the bottom lane. Trading out of it when the doors re-open can be hard and potentially force some tough calls around staffing. We are always here to help but wanted to draw your attention to a free service that you might not be aware of.
The Ministry of Social Development Early Response Redeployment Service is designed for this very situation – a source of practical advice and support for employers facing the difficult prospect of potentially having to let staff go.
You’ll have access to an experienced team who can work alongside you to discuss your situation and explain the support available if redundancy becomes necessary. Where redundancies are proposed, they can help put together a tailored support plan to assist your business and your employees through the transition.
For employees this can cover a raft of things including CV updates, re-training, connecting with potential new employers and financial support while they are in between jobs. Knowing that your team are receiving this type of support makes a difficult time a bit easier to bear. Critically it also helps free up your time and energy to focus on the future of your business.
Navigating this type of situation is never easy, but having good people in your corner can make a world of difference.
To find out more call the Work and Income Employer Line on 0800 778 008 or email Southern_Early_Response@msd.govt.nz