This Working Life Restructure and redundancy, with psychosocial safety
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Oct 10, 2025 Melinda Bell, a partner at Norton Rose Fulbright specializing in employment law, and Leonie Green, an organizational coach, dive into the challenges of managing restructures and redundancies. They discuss the crucial shift from advisory to enforcement by regulators on psychosocial risks. Melinda highlights the importance of planning clear communication for redundancies and legal compliance. Leonie stresses the power of genuine consultation and early employee involvement to alleviate fear during transitions. They also share practical tips for tough conversations, making change more human-centric.
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Regulator Enforcement On Psychosocial Risk
- WorkSafe has shifted from advisory to enforcement on psychosocial risks during restructures.
- Regulators now expect genuine consultation and may pause plans that present psychological harm risks.
Plan Thoroughly Before Communicating Change
- Do extensive pre-planning before any communication about redundancies or restructures.
- Involve legal, safety, payroll and wellbeing teams and map timeline, consultation and supports first.
AI Drives Large-Scale Role Changes
- AI-driven change is causing mass layoffs in some US sectors and reshaping roles.
- Large-scale restructures for technology reasons can affect thousands and require different handling.