| Recession | Workforce change | Spending review | Repurpose | Economy |
| Posts not people | Restructure | Outplacement | Termination | Assimilation |
| Resources | Hot desk | REDUNDANCY BINGO (free square) | Matrix | Surplus |
| Attrition | Cost cutting | Silver lining | Natural Wastage | Consultation |
| Selection criteria | _____ has decided to spend more time with their family | Top down | Synergy | Streamline |
| Outsource | Morale | Recession | Assimilation | Mobility |
| Redundancy pool | Efficiency | TUPE | Posts not people | Repurpose |
| Redeployment | Spending review | REDUNDANCY BINGO (free square) | Consultation | Enterprise |
| Termination | Early retirement | Restructure | Resources | Synergy |
| Cost cutting | Workforce change | Selection criteria | Downsize | Voluntary |