Adapt

case study

A hostel for homeless women based in Central London

circleindigo worked with a full staff team facing redundancy (due to closure of the hostel), to enable them to manage and take ownership of this change and their futures.

business need

• To enable an easier transition through difficult change and build personal resilience
• To enable staff to manage their redundancy and take ownership of their transition into either new employment, training or retirement
• To equip staff with practical tools for acknowledging and overcoming barriers in relation to redundancy and closure of the hostel

what circleindigo did

1. Consultation with the CEO to understand the current needs
2. Designed and delivered a one day experiential and participative workshop to identify and see more choice and possibility and take positive action
3. Delivered one to one coaching to enable staff to reflect on their learning and support them moving forwards

outcomes

• Increased ownership of their current situation and manage it
• Developed personal and team resilience
• Understand the personal impact of change and how to manage their responses to the change and transition moving forwards
• Increased levels of confidence and motivation in relation to embarking on a new future
• Developed clearer understanding of personal goals in relation to finding new work, going into further training or retirement
• Developed both personal and team transition plans

what the client said

 circleindigo worked with staff during a difficult time when facing redundancy, providing sensitive and professional support in a group session and on an individual basis. All staff commented on the enormous impact of the sessions helping them to regain a positive outlook on their working lives and to take control of the search for alternative employment. I would recommend them to any employer looking for extra support for employees. 

CEO - Homeless Hostel