| Surplus | Recession | Posts not people | Workforce change | Restructure |
| Assimilation | Economy | Voluntary | Reorganisation | Cost cutting |
| Hot desk | Outplacement | REDUNDANCY BINGO (free square) | Top down | Attrition |
| Repurpose | Resources | Consultation | Selection criteria | Natural Wastage |
| Big society | TUPE | Outsource | At risk | Survivor Guilt |