Implementation Plan Overview Any restructure must have a clear implementation plan. The essential elements include: Preliminary planning including development of a comprehensive written proposal covering all stages...
Read more about "Implementation Plan Overview"...Step 1: Developing the restructure proposal Focus on presenting a proposal, not a fait accompli. Properly develop the proposal and record it in writing. Clearly set out the...
Read more about "Step 1: Developing the restructure proposal"...Step 2: Announcement to employees The manner in which the proposal is to be introduced to employees will vary depending on the circumstances. In a larger organisation it...
Read more about "Step 2: Announcement to employees"...Step 3: Consultation process The importance of this process cannot be over-emphasised. Do this either formally (for example, by having employees complete a pro forma response form...
Read more about "Step 3: Consultation process"...Step 4: Announce final plan Once you have completed the consultative process and considered employee feedback, the final decision can be made. The decision may vary from...
Read more about "Step 4: Announce final plan"...Step 5: Application, interview and selection phase Where positions are to be combined or where downsizing takes place necessitating redundancies, it is often advisable to make all...
Read more about "Step 5: Application, interview and selection phase"...Step 6: Notification phase Prior to the announcement of successful applicants, advise all redundant employees or employees that may opt for redeployment as opposed to redundancy of...
Read more about "Step 6: Notification phase"...Step 7: Appointment and termination phase Confirm the appointment of those employees who have a role in the new structure. Use the Confirmation Letter. Issue notice to redundant employees and...
Read more about "Step 7: Appointment and termination phase"...Step 8: Implementation Complete the administration of the notice and any severance pay to redundant employees and arrange appropriate farewell functions and so on.
Read more about "Step 8: Implementation"...Introduction Under the Employment Relations Act employees can raise a personal grievance if they believe that they have been: Unjustifiably dismissed Disadvantaged in their employment because of...
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