| Downsize | Big society | Reorganisation | Redundancy pool | Redeployment |
| Top down | Repurpose | Cost cutting | Mobility | Enterprise |
| Early retirement | Efficiency | REDUNDANCY BINGO (free square) | Outsource | Workforce change |
| Restructure | Streamline | Silver lining | TUPE | Synergy |
| Voluntary | Natural Wastage | Assimilation | Hot desk | Morale |
| Matrix | Synergy | Early retirement | Top down | Posts not people |
| Outplacement | Economy | Streamline | Enterprise | Redundancy pool |
| Assimilation | Cost cutting | REDUNDANCY BINGO (free square) | At risk | Resources |
| Selection criteria | Survivor Guilt | Reorganisation | Redeployment | Efficiency |
| Attrition | Voluntary | Mobility | Morale | Spending review |