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Edition 2027 · effective 1 January 2027

People & workplaces · Fairness of a restructuring

People accept hard decisions they believe were fairly made.

An evaluation of selection criteria and process before decisions are communicated reduces claims and protects trust.

§ 01The evaluation question

What the evaluator is asked.

“Is this restructuring process fair, consistent and in line with its own criteria?”

(The question)

Commissioned by. HR, works council, board
When. Before announcement
Usual protocol. C · Public-interest or affected-person review

§ 02What is examined

The evidence, and the output.

The evaluator examines

The evidence

Material reviewed, and what was not available, is always stated.

  • Business rationale
  • Selection criteria and scoring
  • Consultation process
  • Impact across groups
You receive

A fairness view and fixes

A reasoned view. The decision stays with you.

  • It will not: legal compliance sign-off

§ 03Depth and time

Usually: Clarity Snapshot™.

A short written view on one defined question. Typical time: One to two weeks.

§ 04Your version

Every case is different. Frame yours.

Write in your own words. Leave out names and confidential details.

§ 05Related

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