Retrenchments & Restructuring
BizConsult assists employers with the consultation, documentation and process management involved in proposed retrenchments and restructuring. We help clarify operational reasons, organise information and plan appropriate next steps while changes are still being considered by the business.
Considering workforce changes
Changes to a business can create difficult decisions about its workforce. Seeking support while the changes are still being considered helps an employer organise the reasons, information and consultation process before decisions are communicated.
How BizConsult assists
BizConsult helps employers understand the operational reasons for proposed changes and prepare the documents needed for consultation. We assist with organising the consultation process, considering alternatives, recording discussions and responses, and identifying the next steps that follow from the circumstances. The process is tailored to the business, the affected employees and the information available.
We can also help keep the process documents clear and assist managers with practical communication as the matter develops.
How the engagement works
- We discuss the proposed business changes and immediate priorities.
- The employer provides available workforce, financial and operational information within the agreed scope.
- We help prepare consultation material and organise the process.
- We support records, communication and follow-through as decisions are considered.
What to prepare
- A description of the operational changes being considered.
- Information about affected roles, teams and business requirements.
- Existing contracts, policies and any relevant collective arrangements.
- Draft communications, prior discussions and available supporting records.