Thread regarding Pearson PLC layoffs

If you think youre at risk of losing your job - some tips

I know a lot of us are worried about our jobs. I keep hearing something is coming around the end of Q2. Just thought I'd offer some tips to protect your backside (and open up the chance for other people to chip in) if something happens to you. Some of these will obviously depend on your country* etc but:

1) Download/get a copy of your employment contract (and any other associated paperwork). You should be able to download this in Fusion - personal information - document records. Do not just save it to your work laptop. Make sure to keep a copy on your own computer or wherever you can reach it in case you lose access to your work area/laptop. - This is to ensure you know the exact terms you were working to and your entitlements.

2) If you're part of any Pearson schemes or pensions, make sure to get records of that, what you've paid in, etc., any terms of schemes in reference to redundancy, and information you may need to access them if you lose access internally. It may be a pain to get the info externally.

3) Any work (that's not sensitive) you may want to use as examples for jobs in the future, make sure to save that not on your work laptop but somewhere like a secure file area or USB you can access externally.

Optional

You may want to consider joining a relevant union*, which usually offers guidance and support, especially if you think something's been done unlawfully/unfairly.

If you end up being moved to another role that's not suitable (perhaps in the hopes of them making you leave rather than paying out for redundancy), this is where having your contract will come in handy, if there isn't a clear violation (perhaps due to vagueness in your contract). You need to keep a record of everything in writing and make it clear that you have not agreed to the changes and are working 'under protest' while it gets addressed (this is where a union may come in handy).

Please feel free to add any other tips here, trying to be helpful. Hate to see people get shafted by big companies and want us to be prepared if something should happen.


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Post ID: @OP+1knkpk7jw

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From someone who has "been there, done that", this is great advice. The only thing I'd add is this: locate & capture all of you performance reviews. Every single one of them. Be ready to share them with potential future employers, when needed. Your soon-to-be former employer (?Pearson?) will only verify basic information for those inquiring: dates of service, compensation levels, etc. It is up to you to prove that you provided value and worth to your former organization and the performance reports from your direct report is credible proof that you are worth hiring.

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Post ID: @pa+1knkpk7jw

@bf, sadly, I can't; I've just heard significant changes are coming. Whether that's redundancies or job structure changes, I don't know, sorry. I'm not high enough up the food chain to be in the know, and my manager just also has the same info as me. If I hear anything I'll obviously share. We just know somethings going down.

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Post ID: @e7+1knkpk7jw

Could you elaborate on what you’ve heard is coming end of Q2?

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Post ID: @bf+1knkpk7jw

Yes completely agree, know your rights and speak to a union.

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Post ID: @a6+1knkpk7jw

@a2 Yeahhh, I'm looking to leave, but in the meantime if something happens and if they try the whole "make the job unreasonable" thing, I will be joining a union, making their lives difficult, and going down fighting for my rights.

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Post ID: @a4+1knkpk7jw

They are definitely trying to push some people out so they won’t have to pay redundancy. Watch out for title demotions (already happened), work demotion (happening alot) and unreasonable travel requests without checking with you. Especially in the UK, laws have changed recently so know your rights. If you are going to raise any concerns to your line manager always document it and follow it up with an email. But really everyone should be looking to leave anyway

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