Business Change > Restructuring + Redundancies

Navigate Organisational Change with Confidence

Business restructuring and redundancy are challenging but necessary steps for many organisations.

When managed thoughtfully, these processes can strengthen your business and align your workforce with new objectives. Our support ensures that transitions are handled with care, clarity, and compliance.

When to consider this service

Aligning your workforce with new goals

As businesses evolve, so do their priorities. Restructuring can help realign your teams to support new objectives — often in response to shifts in strategy, market demand, or customer expectations. This may include making a position redundant by restructuring departments to better support long-term growth.

Our advice and support helps ensure that the right roles, skills, and people are in place to move your strategy forward — without losing sight of the human impact.

Streamlining operations for efficiency

Over time, it’s common for roles to overlap or for processes to become bloated. Restructuring allows you to take a step back and assess what’s essential. We help simplify reporting lines, reduce inefficiencies, and identify where redundancies through restructuring may support a more agile operation — making sure each role adds real value.

Protecting morale during tough decisions

Redundancies and restructures can be unsettling, but the way they’re handled makes all the difference. Through clear, compassionate, and consistent communication, we support you in delivering difficult news in a way that maintains trust. When employees feel respected and informed — even during change —they’re more likely to stay engaged and supportive.

Facilitating future growth and agility

Restructuring isn’t just about cutting back — often it’s about making room for what’s next. Whether it’s making a position redundant by restructuring or introducing new functions, we help you redesign your structure to welcome fresh talent and respond faster to change.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do we develop a strong business case for restructuring?

We assist in analysing your organisational needs, identifying areas for change, and articulating the strategic benefits to stakeholders.​

What is the best approach to pooling and managing matrices?

Our team guides you in establishing fair selection criteria and processes, ensuring compliance and transparency.

Should employees work during their notice period?

We help assess the implications of requiring work during notice periods, balancing operational needs with employee well-being.​

How do we handle 'bumping' scenarios?

We provide advice on managing situations where employees at risk of redundancy seek to displace others, ensuring fairness and legal compliance.​

How can we support remaining employees post-restructure?

We offer strategies to address 'survivor syndrome,' maintaining engagement and productivity among your retained workforce.​

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Aliya Vigor-Robertson
Founding Partner
+44 7979 498 455
aliya@journeyhr.com

Sue Shaw
Founding Partner
+44 7939 992 801
sue@journeyhr.com

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