Change negotiations as a manager

Change negotiations (muutosneuvottelut) create uncertainty in the team, and the manager is often the first person people turn to with questions. This guide explains what you are allowed to say, how to support your team and how to look after yourself during the process.

You will need

• The negotiation proposal and schedule
• HR’s communication guidelines
• Calendar time for one-to-one conversations
• Contact details for occupational health care and occupational safety

Steps

1. Understand the process

   Change negotiations apply to companies with at least 20 employees. Ask HR for the negotiation proposal, the schedule and who represents the staff.

2. Know what you can share

3. Be present straight away

4. Offer one-to-one time

5. Keep daily work going

6. Refer people to the staff representative

7. Handle communicating the decisions

8. Support those who stay

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