Hi - I've spent a long time googling but can't find an answer so here I am.
Me and two colleagues with the same job role have been put at risk this week and been given the opportunity to apply for 3 roles which are of a higher level.
I've decided to apply because I feel I meet the criteria for the more senior role but it's strikes me as an unusual reason for redundancy and they should be offering the chance to train to meet the new skill set?
Given that they haven't just given any of us a promotion it is clear they know we won't all apply for the role or won't meet the criteria(I.e. Whatever happens we aren't all staying?) but I can't help thinking if any of us do meet the criteria it should be offered as an alternative employment option rather than making us go through an interview process?
I'm just wondering whether I ought to float the idea at my consultation if the others don't apply? I.e. The others haven't applied, I'm qualified so offer me as an alternative role?
Is it even legal to use up-skilling a team as a redundancy reason?
Me and two colleagues with the same job role have been put at risk this week and been given the opportunity to apply for 3 roles which are of a higher level.
I've decided to apply because I feel I meet the criteria for the more senior role but it's strikes me as an unusual reason for redundancy and they should be offering the chance to train to meet the new skill set?
Given that they haven't just given any of us a promotion it is clear they know we won't all apply for the role or won't meet the criteria(I.e. Whatever happens we aren't all staying?) but I can't help thinking if any of us do meet the criteria it should be offered as an alternative employment option rather than making us go through an interview process?
I'm just wondering whether I ought to float the idea at my consultation if the others don't apply? I.e. The others haven't applied, I'm qualified so offer me as an alternative role?
Is it even legal to use up-skilling a team as a redundancy reason?
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