Restructuring and Change Management

A change in business strategy or a merger with another company can have a dramatic impact on workplace structure and staff performance. Any reforms must be thoroughly considered and carefully implemented to ensure acceptance and minimise business disruptions.

FCB offers a range of restructuring and change management services to help employers and employees transition to new work environments. In addition, we can help ensure that any separations between employer and employee are completed smoothly and will provide assistance with disputes if they occur.

FCB has assisted many organisations to restructure their businesses to increase efficiencies and/or lower their cost base. We have the depth of change management experience to minimise any potential adverse effects restructuring can have on your workforce.

FCB has the skills and experience to help organisations adapt to new structures and work practices, minimising disruptions to everyday operations. Our services include:

• Restructuring and redundancy strategies in the event of a change in business circumstances
• Advice on termination obligations
• Advice on consultation and communication requirements
• Advice on transfers of business and outsourcing

Separation management

When the relationship between employer and employee ends, we can help ensure the separation is seamless for both parties. Our services include:

• Providing termination strategies and advice
• Determining severance payments and minimising business risk exposure
• Handling unfair and unlawful dismissal claims for both employers and executives
• Providing advocacy and litigation representation
• Organising and conducting settlement conferences and other dispute resolution mechanisms

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