The module Release is concerned about the changes in the staff structure internally due to change of current employment relationships or externally by termination of current employment relationships. Considering that every employee leaving the organization is its ambassador and potential future customer for a lifetime, it adds weight to the importance of a professional setup for this subject. The change of the staff structure has been a major mark in the business environment of the recent years.

  • Staff Adjustment

    What are the guiding principles and the underlying philosophy of the organization when having to decide and deal with various alternatives in the field of staff adjustment (external or internal sourcing, development or release of staff)?

  • Voluntary termination

    What are the standards and procedures dealing with voluntary resignations and terminations of employment initiated by the employee (resignation, notice periods, garden leaves, sabbaticals, retirement, death, …)?

  • Involuntary termination

    How can an involuntary termination be conducted giving highest respect to the individual? How can excess workforce in a specific area of business be reduced considering all social aspects and the organizations future?

  • Transition

    How can the loss of intrinsic and extrinsic knowledge, skills and experience be reduced in case of a release? What are the transition processes and documentations and when do they have to be addressed?

  • Adjustment Process

    What are the steps and standard to be met and documented by external, legal and internal requirements? In a systematic release process, all involved stakeholder are aware of what actions, when and by who have to be undertaken to ensure a fair, social and contractual transition.