How to avoid redundancy

The corporate world can be a competitive place, but it’s also full of opportunities for those who know how to play the game.

As most people are aware, redundancy has become a growing worry for businesses as they face a broad range of challenges including economic uncertainty, technological advancement, and globalization. As we enter the fourth quarter of the year, many firms are entering a critical period in which performance assessments and strategic decisions are made, which usually results in the redundancy of many roles.  Aside from these broad tendencies, it has been statistically proven to be the quarter with the highest level of redundancy worldwide.

Here are some tips on how to avoid redundancy through playing the corporate game:

Be clear about your goals and objectives

Make sure that you and your manager are on the same page about what you are trying to achieve. This will help to ensure that you are working on the most important projects and that your work is not redundant.

Be proactive and take on new challenges

Be proactive, don’t wait for work to come to you. Identify opportunities to contribute on where your skills and experience could be used and expand your skill set.

Be a team player and collaborate with others

Don’t be a difficult person to work with, be willing to share your knowledge and expertise with others and be open to learning from them as well. Remember even the most experienced people can learn new things from their colleagues.  

Be efficient and productive with your time

Make sure to prioritise your work and focus on the most important tasks. Avoid distractions and procrastination, and don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it. This will also help to avoid duplication of effort and ensure that your work is completed to a high standard.

Be adaptable and flexible

As we have all experienced in the past few year’s things change quickly in the corporate world, therefore it’s important to be adaptable and willing to change your approach as needed. Don’t be afraid to take risks.

Be visible and promote yourself

Try to network with people in your company and industry as this helps in building up a strong personal brand and make you attractive and visible both within and to potential employers.

If you are a company or an employee that needs help in turning this challenge into opportunity, we can help. Simply contact us at admin@ogroup.com.au and 07 3228 8400.

TRISH TSIKAI
People and Performance Consultant

A highly qualified professional with a diverse academic profile, Trish holds a BA with Hons in Business and Human Resources Management from a UK University, as well as a Post Graduate Degree in International Business and Marketing from The University of Queensland. This has provided Trish with a wealth of knowledge across diverse sectors.