Redundancies

[rambo1]

I heard from midnight tonight

It's on now I have just applied for it

It's just a preference I think, I've done it and it says not binding.

My manger said seniority.

[Ferrari5825]

My friend has just made a good point to me: he is intrigued how they’d select those for redundancy. Obviously first off you’d think they go for the older staff, but most will cost the most because they’ve been here the longer.

If the aim is to simply get rid of a chunk of people of people who are on current terms, surely it’s cheaper to make 5000 redundant who will get less than £10k each, than 5000 who will get £20k each but will likely retire soon anyway.

There’s also a bit about are you willing to relocate. Yes, offices might be told only say 5% can be selected, but if there’s flexibility with a neighbouring office wouldn’t be surprised to see a bigger percentage allowed from some offices.

Over to you, union.

Would they be able to bypass the seniority ranking when deciding voluntary redundancy? I was also thinking the same, that they would pick all of the cheaper staff to get rid of first, so it doesn't cost them as much.

[Thebro]

which app,
my royal mail,
people app,
or workplace?

i have been looking on people app but nothing,
pls help,
many thanks

On the People app under a preference exercise tile

thanks man,
after trying for ages i contacted the my people app help team by email.
they replied, and said because i work for Parcelforce, we are not included.
copy below.
DAMN!

just thought others should know.

Dear xxxx,

As we understand you work within the Parcelforce Business Unit you will not have access to this tile as this does not apply to Parcelforce employees.

Regards

People App Team

Royal Mail Group

[HTPostman]

My friend has just made a good point to me: he is intrigued how they’d select those for redundancy. Obviously first off you’d think they go for the older staff, but most will cost the most because they’ve been here the longer.

If the aim is to simply get rid of a chunk of people of people who are on current terms, surely it’s cheaper to make 5000 redundant who will get less than £10k each, than 5000 who will get £20k each but will likely retire soon anyway.

There’s also a bit about are you willing to relocate. Yes, offices might be told only say 5% can be selected, but if there’s flexibility with a neighbouring office wouldn’t be surprised to see a bigger percentage allowed from some offices.

Over to you, union.

Would they be able to bypass the seniority ranking when deciding voluntary redundancy? I was also thinking the same, that they would pick all of the cheaper staff to get rid of first, so it doesn't cost them as much.

I’m not really sure what the laws are, what our agreements are (if they haven’t been torn up). The end game I think is simply replace staff with those on inferior contracts, and if they can do it cheaper they will.

Then again this is Royal Mail and when it comes to money there’s little logic.

[Ferrari5825]

My friend has just made a good point to me: he is intrigued how they’d select those for redundancy. Obviously first off you’d think they go for the older staff, but most will cost the most because they’ve been here the longer.

If the aim is to simply get rid of a chunk of people of people who are on current terms, surely it’s cheaper to make 5000 redundant who will get less than £10k each, than 5000 who will get £20k each but will likely retire soon anyway.

There’s also a bit about are you willing to relocate. Yes, offices might be told only say 5% can be selected, but if there’s flexibility with a neighbouring office wouldn’t be surprised to see a bigger percentage allowed from some offices.

Over to you, union.

Would they be able to bypass the seniority ranking when deciding voluntary redundancy? I was also thinking the same, that they would pick all of the cheaper staff to get rid of first, so it doesn't cost them as much.

I’m not really sure what the laws are, what our agreements are (if they haven’t been torn up). The end game I think is simply replace staff with those on inferior contracts, and if they can do it cheaper they will.

Then again this is Royal Mail and when it comes to money there’s little logic.

That last sentence sums the company up in a nutshell

[Thebro]

As we understand you work within the Parcelforce Business Unit you will not have access to this tile as this does not apply to Parcelforce employees.
Regards
People App Team
Royal Mail Group

Been 7.5 Tonne driver for 4 yrs with Parcelforce. Hard bloody graft. Job gets harder by tyhe month. Bloody Screwfix contrasct, and all other over 15 kgs shite others wont take.

Looks like us Parcelforce boys r gonna get nothing.
First no new jobs, only owner drivers.
Forced Sundays, Annualised hours!!
Proper punch in the guts, after all we did during covid.
Thanks CWU.

Was thinking of leaving, 6 grand would have been just what the Dr ordered, Ha Ha .
Probably leave and use agency, how crap is that? (They are offering £18.00 pr hour over Xmas in outer london royal mail depots)
Gonna wait and see what happens.

[Postmanphat42069]

It's on and it works, but is based on how long you've been with the company. The £6000 is to get you to agree by the 27th of November.

Had it been a flat 9 months plus £6k I'd be gone, but they can get to F**k with 10 weeks wages

So where did this 6k figure come from? I’ve been there 3.5 years and it’s saying I’m only entitled to 8 weeks pay. No mention of 6k

It says it on the page where you do your calculations, and then stipulates the conditions regarding getting the £6k.

[Thebro]

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[1560loopsayear]

12k if I was 10 years older and done 10 more years service might have been tempting, but in another 6 months I'd earn what the redundancy would give me. Would definately need to have another job lined up if I were to take it.

[smartin1982]

12k if I was 10 years older and done 10 more years service might have been tempting, but in another 6 months I'd earn what the redundancy would give me. Would definately need to have another job lined up if I were to take it.

Personally I can’t stand the thought of doing this job for another 6 months. It’s horrendous now even before all of the changes being brought in.
I’ve done three years and applied.

[twoloops]

I do not have the people app is there any other way, not bothered about waiting until the 27th I'll go today

[clashcityrocker]

I do not have the people app is there any other way,

Ask your manager.

[claretandblue]

25k for me, (I won't be taking it).

[Cedar_Room]

Just over £24k for me. Looks like I’m sticking around for a bit longer

[koolishy67]

Around 16000 for me considering now deadline 27nov