Solution
In the short term, key people management factors to consider include employee communication, cultural integration, and role adjustments.
Employee Communication & Engagement – Employees expect transparency around job security, leadership changes, and new operational processes and need to be communicated concerning them. Town halls and Q&A sessions will be held on a regular basis and will go as far as reassuring employees and ensuring morale does not suffer (indeed, 2019).
Cultural Integration & Training – Training is needed to integrate cross-culturally for the Japanese expatriates who will be arriving. Similarly, Japanese business etiquette must be known by UK employees and expatriates must adapt to UK working norms.
Role Adjustments & Workforce Planning – As the People Management team doubled, clear definitions of roles and structured onboarding will lead to a seamless transition. Adaptation support to modify employees’ reporting structures will help to minimize disruptions as evidenced by Hubbart (2023).
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