Organisation design & structures · Core
Reorganisation
Also called: org reorganisation
ELI5
A change to reporting lines, teams or business units.
Used in conversation
“The team needs one controlled copy of reorganisation, with an owner and date.”
Pitch context
You will see “Reorganisation” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches organisation design & structures.
Why it matters: In organisation design & structures, the definition can change who is affected, accountable, protected or entitled to act.
Caution
Employment law and workplace practice vary by jurisdiction and agreement.
Connected terms
- RestructuringThe search label “Reorganisation” can route to both entries.
Sources & evidence · 2
Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- OECD — G20/OECD Principles of Corporate Governance 2023Direct source · institutional · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — BLS GlossaryDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16