Organisation design & structures · Core
Restructuring
Also called: reorganisation, reorganization
ELI5
A significant change to organisation, operations, capital or obligations.
Used in conversation
“Do not describe restructuring as agreed until the operative document says so.”
Pitch context
You will see “Restructuring” 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 same visible label “Restructuring” names different concepts.
- ReorganisationThe 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