On a temporary stage in Leeds, early on the morning of 8 May 2015, a 48-year-old man was told his professional services were no longer required.
Corinne Mills, MD of Personal Career Management gives her top tips on managing redundancy and how to successfully move into a new role.
BBC News: Coping with redundancy when you are told to go
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