Redundancy is when an employer reduces their workforce as a job or jobs are no longer needed. There are many reasons why you might be made redundant, and usually these aren’t a reflection on your ability to do a job. Some of the most common reasons are, the job you were hired for no longer exists, the company is struggling and an employer needs to cut costs by reducing employees, or technology has made your job unnecessary. Read more about the advantages and disadvantages of technological advances in the workplace and if robots will take your job.