In a world of work in constant evolution, it is not uncommon to be confronted with reorganizations: change in working conditions, internal mobility, geographical changes, etc. Faced with these restructuring, employees may feel lost and it is therefore essential to ensure serious and continuous support for affected employees. In this article, we give you some concrete ways to do this.
What is a reorganization in business?
When an event involves a change in the organization of work for one or more people in a company, we talk about reorganization. We can also hear the term “professional transition.”
Various types of events can lead to reorganization:
- The implementation of new working conditions, for example teleworking. This may require the use of different means of communication, the establishment of new rules, etc.
- Internal mobility. It can be horizontal (change of service) or vertical (more responsibilities). This usually leads to the need to learn new processes, and sometimes to collaborate with a new team.
- A long term leave. Whether it is maternity leave, parental leave or extended sick leave, it often leads to a reorganization of tasks within the team.
- Geographic mobility. It leads to the discovery of a new workplace, new teams, and therefore requires numerous adjustments.
This type of event leads to organizational changes in companies. This can have very positive consequences, provided that employees affected by these changes are well supported.
How to properly support your employees during a reorganization?
Here are 5 actions you can take to facilitate a reorganization in your business.
Involve managers as much as possible
Managers are on the front line in supporting employees during a professional transition. It is therefore important that they get involved with their teams in order to help them understand the changes.
To do this, you can first offer them to follow a specific training course in change management. You can also provide them with tools dedicated to team monitoring. This will allow them to better understand the new situations that come their way.
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Anticipating the needs associated with change
When a reorganization is decided, it is imperative to ensure that all employees are in the best possible position to perform their tasks. If this is not the case, their needs must be met quickly.
If employees change their work environment, for example by geographical change or by implementing remote working, you must ensure that they have all the equipment they need to carry out their tasks. If it is an internal, horizontal or vertical change, the employee may need to acquire new skills: therefore offer him training to develop skills quickly in his new position.
Finally, give your employees some time to adapt to the reorganization of the company. Some people need a few weeks or even a few months to get their bearings and be productive in their new environment.
Offer individual coaching sessions
The intervention of a certified individual coach can allow employees to adapt gradually. It can in fact help to better understand the bottlenecks if there are any, to find solutions to overcome the obstacles and to create a feeling of trust.
Such support can be ad hoc if specific issues are quickly brought to light. It can also be implemented over time in order to allow everyone to develop peacefully despite changes.
Set up a mentoring program
Mentoring programs can also be very useful in supporting employees in the context of a reorganization. Indeed, some people need to be guided and follow someone's example in order to progress, so mentoring is an excellent way for them to learn.
By establishing relationships with senior managers or employees, mentees can benefit from their experience and knowledge. Advice and feedback allow them to progress more quickly. It is also a way to gain confidence more quickly, by being supported on a regular basis, in the short or medium term.
Conduct regular interviews to follow the evolution
Finally, to properly support employees during reorganizations, it is necessary to check in regularly with them. This allows them to express their doubts and difficulties without judgment, and to get answers to their questions quickly.
Before any reorganization, take the time to explain to each person affected the nature of the changes, what it means for them and the action plan that will be put in place. Then conduct regular interviews to fully understand how the employee reacts to these changes.
For successful support, do not forget to give regular and constructive feedback to your employees.
Corporate reorganizations can be stressful for employees: this can lead to a loss of reference and a decrease in the confidence necessary for the success of their missions. To avoid this, continuous support is essential. Involvement of managers, meeting the needs of employees, coaching sessions, mentoring programs, regular interviews: many actions can be put in place to ensure that change is accepted and brings success for the company. So remember to anticipate this when thinking about your next reorganization!
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