Avoiding Risk When Navigating Global Employee Restructuring

A global restructuring can be an exceedingly stressful time for a company and its employees: divisions are consolidated, employees are terminated, decadeslong relationships and corporate cultural norms are potentially threatened. The resulting separations of employees can spark discrimination and other complaints, and leave remaining employees feeling dissatisfied and malcontent. This article discusses 10 tips for legal counsel to help prepare a company for a global restructuring, and how to avoid, mitigate, and manage risk when potential issues arise.