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It may be necessary to have a further consultation meeting with you if there are any outstanding issues or concerns. However, we will keep you informed and involved whatever decision we ultimately take.\nIf the time or date of the proposed meeting is not suitable for you, please contact me and I will try to reschedule the meeting to suit all parties.\nIn the meantime, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact [me/your manager/insert contact name].\n[I understand this may be an upsetting and worrying time for you. I would encourage you to consider using the support services available such as the Employee Assistance Programme from [name of provider] who can be contacted by [insert contact details].\nYours sincerely","cbCaipoAe6A98xNZ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipoAe6A98xNZ","docx",27961,"English","# Invitation details\n## Meeting purpose\n## Topics and employee input\n## Alternatives and selection criteria\n# Support, follow-up, and contact","[{\"question\":\"What information should the employer include in the consultation meeting invitation?\",\"answer\":\"Include the meeting date and time, the person writing the letter and any other attendees, and the specific purpose and agenda items to be discussed.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the consultation meeting in this template?\",\"answer\":\"To explore ways to avoid or reduce redundancies, allow the employee to raise questions and suggestions, consider suitable alternative employment, and—if necessary—agree or explain staff selection criteria.\"},{\"question\":\"What happens after the meeting and if issues remain?\",\"answer\":\"All representations made during the meeting will be considered. 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