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Section : Analyse the change
Domain : Human Resource Management
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This chunk is part of the section on "Using best practice to support consultation and cooperation in the workplace," specifically focusing on the importance of conducting a SWOT analysis before consulting employees about proposed changes. It emphasizes the need for employers to assess the potential impacts of changes on their business and employees, ensuring that key messages are identified for effective consultation.
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Before consulting your employees about a proposed workplace change, you need to consider what that change might mean for your business. 'SWOT' is a commonly used business analysis and decision-making tool. A SWOT analysis helps you:
- build on strengths (S)
- minimise weakness (W)
- seize opportunities (O)
- counteract threats (T). All you need to begin is something that you want to analyse, for example, the proposed introduction of new technology in your business. First, identify all the SWOT points for the change. This might be:
- the new technology will improve employee productivity (S)
- because it's new technology, there may be teething problems at the start (W)
- it should ultimately allow the business to produce more at a lower cost (O)
- redundancies may be necessary if the technology is implemented (T). These points will be key messages in your consultation. Finally, consult with staff and develop a strategy to address the issues in the SWOT.
- What does SWOT stand for in the context of business analysis?
- How can a SWOT analysis help in making decisions about workplace changes?
- What is an example of a strength (S) related to the introduction of new technology?
- What potential weakness (W) might arise from implementing new technology?
- What opportunity (O) does the new technology present for the business?
- What threat (T) could the business face if the new technology is implemented?
- Why is it important to consult with employees before making a workplace change?
- How should the points identified in the SWOT analysis be used during employee consultations?
- What steps should be taken after conducting a SWOT analysis regarding a proposed change?
- In what ways can a SWOT analysis contribute to developing a strategy for addressing employee concerns?