HR & People Jargon · Managing Director level

"Restructure"

"Restructure" means to reorganize a company or team, and it frequently involves layoffs alongside any changes to reporting lines or business units.

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How "Restructure" shows up at work

The gap between what "restructure" implies (thoughtful reorganization) and what it often means (headcount reductions) is why employees have learned to read the word with dread. The word does the softening so the announcement doesn't have to.

Buzzword

The board approved a plan to restructure the commercial division by end of quarter.

Plain English

The board approved a plan to reorganize the commercial division by end of quarter.

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