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Section : CASE STUDY - Consulting staff about organisational restructures
Domain : Human Resource Management
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This chunk is a case study illustrating the best practice approach to consultation and cooperation in the workplace, specifically highlighting how a large stationery retailer effectively engaged employees during organizational restructures to ensure smooth transitions and maintain employee engagement. It emphasizes the importance of open communication and collaborative problem-solving in managing significant workplace changes.
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A large stationery retailer has been through 2 reorganisations in the past 5 years. Each time, management consulted with employees before any restructuring decisions were made. They did so by setting up a structured framework for meetings between managers and staff. Some meetings were 1-on-1 and some were in teams. Management made a conscious decision to be open and honest about the problems they were having. They asked employees to analyse their own roles and the roles they thought were needed for the future. They also asked each team to consider sales and financial data and suggest ways they could respond to lower sales. The process took 3 to 4 months each time. The business believes it was worth it because the restructuring went smoothly and the employees who stayed with the business remained engaged and committed to it.
- What prompted the large stationery retailer to undergo reorganisations in the past 5 years?
- How did management involve employees in the restructuring process?
- What types of meetings were held between managers and staff during the reorganisations?
- What approach did management take regarding communication about the company's problems?
- How did employees contribute to the restructuring process according to the text?
- What was the duration of the restructuring process each time?
- What were the outcomes of the restructuring efforts for the employees who remained with the company?
- Why does the business believe that the restructuring process was worth the time invested?
- What role did sales and financial data play in the employees' analysis during the restructuring?
- In what ways did the management's openness impact employee engagement during the reorganisations?