Restructuring: When is it Time?
Lisa Oakley
People & Culture | HR Executive Hotlist 2025 AUS/NZ | ER | IR | Transformation & Change | Leadership | Contractor
Restructuring your organisation can be challenging.??
Moving things around takes a lot of time and resources, but most will agree that it is done for the benefit of the business in the long term.??
Whether you’re cutting costs, letting people go, or welcoming people in, there are many reasons why employers feel that a restructuring is necessary.??
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What can a Restructuring Involve??
1. Shifting Roles?
Reorganising departments, allocating people to different roles, or creating new leadership positions.?
2. Workforce Size?
Hiring or letting go of employees, for the purpose of boosting productivity or becoming more cost-effective.?
3. Financial Reorganisation?
Evolving financial structures, managing debt and assets, or merging with another business.?
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When is it Time for a Restructuring??
1. Decline in performance and profit?
If the company starts facing a decline in revenue or hits a financial block, restructuring can help reduce costs.?
2. Market changes?
When industries change and new competitors emerge, restructuring can help adapt to change.?
3. Operational inefficiencies?
When business operations become outdated or inefficient, restructuring can boost productivity and achieve more successful results in the long term.?
4. Expanding and diversifying?
As your business grows, restructuring accommodates newly created divisions, and aligns resources for future growth.?
5. Mergers and acquisitions?
After merger or acquiring another business, restructuring is necessary to integrate operations, teams, and departments.?
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The Bottom Line?
As we said before, restructuring is a challenge. Adapting to change is hard, but sometimes we need to make hard decisions to achieve long-term success. Your business will thank you.??
Change can be challenging, but at People Associates, we make the process smoother with our Change & Transformation services.??
Whether you’re navigating a merger, restructuring, or major organisational shifts, we offer the expertise and guidance you need to ensure seamless transitions. Our team specialises in strategic change initiatives that align your operations and employees throughout the process.??
We also offer compassionate outplacement and career transition services for affected employees, ensuring they feel supported throughout the journey.??
Want a free consultation? Flick us a message on our website – or contact Lisa Oakley at [email protected] or on 027 573 5483.?
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