1. Managing people in a recession Services from Acas Mark Makin Senior Adviser – Acas Manchester

2. Help with managing the consequences. Help with:- Making efficiency savings Making productivity improvements Managing change Keeping people involved and engaged

3. Help with making difficult decisions. Knowledgeable and practical guidance is available about:- Consultation Selection, criteria and process Dismissal Payments Varying Contracts Other legal implications

4. Help to face the future. Help with:- Maintaining good relationships Improving employee engagement Motivating “Survivors” Developing people management skills of line managers and supervisors.

5. Acas Services On site visits Advice surgeries Working with Consultation Groups Working with Managers and representatives Training of managers and representatives

6. Acas Services Helpline 08457 47 47 47 Website www.acas.org.ukwww.acas.org.uk Publications eg Redundancy Handling