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Further links:

Redundancy Advice Network
Aimed at both employers and employees, this site offers a range of redundancy support programmes which can be tailored to individual needs.

www.ran-advice.co.uk

Redundancy Action Fund
This site provides a package of support to help people get back into employment.

www.redundancy-action.com

Redundancy Help
A range of practical information and resources to help both employers and employees.

www.redundancyhelp.co.uk

Compactlaw.co.uk
Information and advice relating to the legal issues surrounding redundancy.

www.compactlaw.co.uk/acatalog/Employment.html

Books:

What Color is your Parachute?
by Richard Bolles
what colour is your parachuteThe definitive A to Z for finding a job, changing careers, shaping your career and much more. First published 30 years ago, this book has become the bible for job seekers around the world.
(Ten Speed Press; ISBN: 1580081231)

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Changing Careers
by William Charland
changing careersA hands-on approach to changing careers, or developing the one you've built so far, including self-assessment workshops, making life choices, retraining and job-searching tips.
(Simon & Schuster; ISBN: 0028619773)

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Managing Redundancy
by Alan Fowler
managing redundancyA useful guide for both employers and employees, with information on avoiding redundancy, understanding what redundancy is and how it relates to dismissal.
(CIPD; ISBN: 085292819X)

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Handling Redundancy
by Sue Morris
A step-by-step guide to the redundancy process and information on the rights of employers and employees, with details on legislation relating to redundancy and legal case studies.
(Nicholas Brealey Publishing Ltd ISBN: 0852909179)

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Other organisations:

The Department of Trade and Industry

The Department for Work and Pensions

Citizens Advice


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