Managing Organisational Restructuring, Redundancy and Retrenchment

This three-day interactive workshop will develop the practical skills and knowledge of line managers and HR specialists who are tasked with managing organisation change, restructuring and redundancy. It will include how to take the pivotal role of reacting to business demands while working sympathetically with staff who are at risk of redundancy.

This workshop/ training will also show the participants how to design a program and process that will follow employment law when implementing redundancies/retrenchments, and demonstrate to all concerned that this difficult situation is being dealt with sensitively and fairly. It will enable the manager to handle the discussion in a sensitive and understanding way and get the message across without being misunderstood.

Delegates will have the opportunity to discuss their detailed work related issues and challenges in a safe, supportive and confidential learning environment.

At the end of the day, there will be opportunity for delegates to master practical techniques and learn legal constraints in implementing a smooth restructuring transition.

Key learning points covered during the workshop will include:
The organisation

• An ability to recognise and document the rationale for the restructure and redundancy.
• Understanding both the legal and organisational procedures in relation to restructures and redundancies and how to minimise legal challenges.
• How to handle the redundancy process in order to minimise the impact on the individual and the organisation.
• How to prepare business managers for their role in the change process to lead and facilitate an effective change process.
• How to create a Change Plan – including business rationale, stakeholders, impact on policies and procedures and future organisation training and development needs.
• Recognising the importance of measuring success and feedback on the change project.

People under the redundancy spotlight

• Understanding the change process and methods to overcome individual resistance to change.
• Understanding the importance of information and consultation - best practice in managing the redundancy process.
• How to maintain employee morale, business performance and future business focus.
• Practical experience of how to handle difficult meetings.
• Practical understanding of the importance of effective communications and how to use communication plans, tools and techniques.

This workshop is designed for Human Resource professionals and managers who are involved in possible restructuring, redundancy and retrenchment initiatives.

Directors
HR professionals
Head of Departments
Senior Managers
Line Managers
Supervisors
Team Leaders
Labour Law Practitioners
In-house Counsels

Geoffrey Milton (Trainer for Day 1 & 2: Practical Guide of Organisation Restructures, Redundancy and Retrenchment)

International HR Director, Over 20 years of experience, Past CityJet ( previously AF/ KLM airlines) Europen HR Director, Implemented an organisation change programme, optimising resources and restructuring the business including HR, commercial and flight operations. Savings of €4.9m on annual payroll costs were achieved, Partnered with the CEO and CFO on the successful demerger and sale from Air France /KLM group

Geoffrey Milton is an international HR director with over 20 years experience of working in the UK and continental Europe, gained in a variety of businesses, including shipping and logistics, aviation, telecoms and technology, and retail. These include The P&O Group, The Maersk Company, AirFrance- KLM and Colt Technology Services.

His skills lie in working as a business partner with senior managers and their teams on organisation change and development, mergers, performance management as well as sales performance and development. He has helped businesses change and grow to become more effective and profitable while significantly increasing employee energy and engagement.
He is also experienced at working with and leading HR partners across Europe.

Geoff has hands on practical experience of managing organisation change including redundancy and retrenchment. His work includes the following assignments:

• The sale of P&ONedlloyd to The Maersk Company.
• The joint venture and merger of P&O Containers with Nedlloyd Lines shipping.
• The takeover of Cunard Ellerman Shipping by P&O Containers.
• The sale of CityJet/AirFrance KLM to Intro Aviation.

Geoff has a practical and pragmatic approach to deliver strategic and operational interventions in challenging and changing environments whilst maintaining strong internal and external stakeholder commitment to ensure that HR outcomes are in support of the business.

Dr. Balakrishnan Muniapan (Trainer for Day 3: Employment Law and Legal Framework)

Specialist in Human Resource Management, "Educational Leadership" award at Golden Globe Tigers Award, Best Professor in HRM" award at the World Education Congress, Asia’s Education Excellence Award 2014 in Singapore, Published over 55 research papers & articles in several international journals, conference proceedings, & book chapters, Contributed tremendously towards HRM effectiveness for more than 100 organisations within Malaysia & in Asia

Dr. Balakrishnan Muniapan is a specialist in Human Resource Management (HRM).

Dr Bala has been recognised for his HRM teaching & research excellence within Malaysia and in Asia. He was conferred the "Best Professor in HRM" award at the World Education Congress, Asia’s Education Excellence Award 2014 in Singapore & an “Educational Leadership” award at Golden Globe Tigers Award in Kuala Lumpur in 2015 for his contributions as an educator & an interdisciplinary researcher in the field of HRM wisdom.

Dr Bala has published over 55 research papers & articles in several international journals, conference proceedings, & book chapters; & was the recipient of the Best Research Paper award at the 3rd National (Malaysia) HRM Conference in 2006.

As a HRM speaker, Dr Bala is frequently honored as an invited speaker on people management issues at numerous national & international conferences & seminars. He has presented papers on HRM at conferences, seminars & delivered talks in several countries within Asia, Australia, Africa & Europe. Dr Bala is PSMB (Malaysia) Certified Trainer (Exemption No: EMP/0899) & ACAP (Australia) Certified Workplace Trainer (Certificate Level IV).

As a HR trainer & consultant, Dr Bala has vast experience in conducting training & consultancy programmes in HRM areas related to Managing Industrial Relations, Misconduct & Domestic Inquiry Procedures, Employment Terminations, Performance Management, Leadership Development & Conflict Management; & has contributed tremendously towards HRM effectiveness for more than 100 organisations within Malaysia & in Asia.

Class Exercise: Exploring the differences, reasons and options for restructuring, redundancy and retrenchment

Class Exercise: Developing a plan for redundancy

Cases to be discussed:

• Continental Hotel (Penang) Sdn. Bhd. v National Union of Hotel, Bar and Restaurant Workers
• Siemens Malaysia Sdn Bhd v Cheong Kok Leng
• Cycle & Carriage Bintang Bhd v Cheah Hian Lim
• William Jacks & Co Sdn Bhd v Balasingham
• Bayer (M) Sdn Bhd v Ng Hong Pan
• Kejuruteraan Maju Sekitar Sdn Bhd v Chin Kok Leong

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In the news:

"Standard Chartered fires S'pore execs to cut costs."
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"Rolls Royce to cut jobs."
Source: The Straits Times, 16 December 2015