| Top down | Matrix | Streamline | Big society | Economy |
| Silver lining | Voluntary | Synergy | Early retirement | Attrition |
| Workforce change | At risk | REDUNDANCY BINGO (free square) | Termination | Spending review |
| Assimilation | Survivor Guilt | Redundancy pool | Morale | Consultation |
| Efficiency | Posts not people | Hot desk | Outsource | Repurpose |