Internal Reorganization Announcement Template
Internal Reorganization Announcement
[Company Letterhead]
IMPORTANT COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: [Current Date]
Dear [Company Name] Team,
Today, I'm writing to share important information about organizational changes that will impact our company. After careful consideration and planning, we have made the difficult decision to restructure certain areas of our business to [align with our strategic priorities/respond to market conditions/improve operational efficiency/other relevant reason].
What's Happening
Effective [Date], we will be implementing the following organizational changes:
[Brief description of departments/positions affected]
[Brief description of the nature of changes]
[Total percentage or number of positions affected, if appropriate to share]
These changes will result in the elimination of some positions within our organization. The affected team members are being notified today in individual meetings and will be provided with comprehensive transition support.
Why This Decision Was Made
This restructuring is [brief explanation of business rationale, such as:
Aligning our organizational structure with our updated business strategy
Adapting to changing market conditions
Streamlining operations to improve efficiency
Positioning the company for sustainable growth
Meeting financial objectives]
While difficult, these changes are necessary to [ensure the long-term success of our business/better serve our customers/maintain our competitive position/other appropriate reason].
Support for Departing Team Members
We deeply value the contributions of our departing colleagues. To support them through this transition, we are providing:
Severance packages based on position and tenure
Extended health benefits coverage
Outplacement services to assist with career transition
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources
[Other relevant support services]
Impact on Remaining Team Members
For those of you continuing with the company:
Your Role: [If applicable] Some roles and reporting structures may change. Your manager will meet with you in the coming days to discuss any changes to your responsibilities.
Workload Management: We recognize that these changes may impact workloads. Leadership will be working closely with teams to reassess priorities and ensure resources are appropriately allocated.
Moving Forward: In the next [timeframe], we will be holding department meetings to discuss the updated organizational structure and answer your questions.
Next Steps
[Date/Timeframe]: Department meetings to review changes
[Date/Timeframe]: Updated org charts distributed
[Date/Timeframe]: All-hands meeting to discuss path forward
Our Commitment
The decision to eliminate positions is never taken lightly. As we navigate this transition, we remain committed to:
Treating all team members with dignity and respect
Being as transparent as possible about changes
Supporting both departing and continuing employees
Maintaining focus on our core mission and values
Resources for Questions
We understand you may have questions or concerns:
For general questions: Please attend the upcoming all-hands meeting
For role-specific questions: Please speak with your direct manager
For benefits or severance questions: Please contact HR at [contact information]
For confidential support: Please access our EAP at [contact information]
During this time of change, it's important that we support one another and remain focused on our commitment to [company mission/values/customers]. I'm confident that these changes, while difficult, will strengthen our organization and position us for future success.
Thank you for your continued dedication and professionalism.
Sincerely,
[CEO/President Name] [Title] [Company Name]
Note to Managers: A separate detailed communication guide will be provided to help you address questions from your team members. Please check your email for further instructions and schedule your attendance at the manager briefing session on [Date/Time].
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