In times of economic uncertainty and structural upheaval, alterations, operational changes and restructuring are on the rise. They are often associated with staff reductions, relocations or fundamental alterations of the company organization. This places a great responsibility on works councils and trade unions: they must represent the interests of employees, develop alternatives to corporate decisions and enforce fair regulations.
Our expertise supports works councils in analyzing economic contexts and developing viable strategies for action on this basis. In this way, socially acceptable solutions can be found and effectively implemented in negotiations on reconciliations of interests and social compensation plans. We train and consult your works council to effectively reduce negative impacts of alterations.
Social Compensation Plan: Security and prospects for employees
A social compensation plan is a key instrument for works councils to compensate economic disadvantages for employees. It is not just about severance payments, but also about financing measures to secure employment, training programs and other supporting concepts. We help you to examine economic feasibility, draw up well-founded expert opinions and advocate for the interests of employees and the works council in the event of alteration and operational change.
Reconciliation of interests: shaping the future together
A reconciliation of interests is intended to help shape changes in the company and minimize negative consequences for the workforce. We advise your works council on the development of alternative plans, going concern concepts and restructuring strategies in response to operational changes. Thanks to our in-depth experience in economic and employment law issues, we can develop viable solutions that protect both the company and the employees in the long term.
Dismissals and mass layoffs: Room for maneuver through works council consultation
Dismissals and mass layoffs for operational reasons are drastic events for everyone involved. Our aim is to advise works councils and employee representatives in securing employment, enforcing fair severance payments and developing sensible alternatives to job cuts. We consult you on correctly assessing the business situation and advocate the arguments of your works council in negotiations.
Our services for alterations
We offer comprehensive advice and training on operational changes, restructuring and alterations. Our core services include:
- Support and consultation in negotiating reconciliation of interests and social compensation plans
- Preparation of economic expert opinions and calculations of disadvantages
- Development of alternative plans and concepts for going concern
- Support during insolvencies and staff reductions
- Trainings on the strategic use of business management data
- Basic trainings on conducting negotiations during operational changes
- Impact analysis on changes in working conditions and psychosocial stress
We provide training and advice
We offer practical training courses to ensure that works councils and employee representatives are optimally prepared for alterations and operational changes. Our seminars provide in-depth knowledge on economic, labor law and strategic aspects of co-determination. In this way, we help you to act actively and confidently in the interests of your employees. Contact us for further information.