Redundancy

usgb/rɪˈdʌndənsi/
noun

The state of being not needed or no longer used.

The company is closing down the factory, making 300 jobs redundant.
Visual representation of "redundancy" - The state of being not needed or no longer used

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  • pay off with redundancy
  • make redundant

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Job Loss

Indicates losing a job because it's unnecessary, not fault-based dismissal.

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The recession led to redundancy for many employees.
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Negative Emotion

May carry a sense of loss or disappointment for workers.

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The redundancy of my position left me feeling unwanted.
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Corporate Change

Often related to organizational restructuring or downsizing.

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Company mergers can result in the redundancy of certain jobs.
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