The article discusses the practice of asking employees to re-apply for their own positions as part of restructuring efforts. This process has become more common in current economic conditions, as companies aim to maximize productivity and mitigate the impact of economic uncertainty. Employees who go through the re-application process often find it arduous and distressing, leading to a toll on morale and professional security. The article highlights the impact of re-interviewing on employees, including feelings of insecurity, guilt, and a culture of fear. Experts suggest that this practice may endure as companies continue to face economic challenges and make tough choices about headcount.
| Signal | Change | 10y horizon | Driving force |
|---|---|---|---|
| Existing employees asked to re-apply for their own positions | Re-application process becoming more common | More companies implementing re-interviewing processes | Maximizing productivity, cost-of-living crisis, economic uncertainty |
| Re-application process can be distressing and arduous | Negative impact on morale and professional security | Potential decrease in employee engagement and motivation | Lack of value recognition, survivor syndrome |
| Restructuring and redundancies may increase in uncertain economic conditions | More companies implementing restructuring measures | Increased need for re-interviewing processes | Economic uncertainties, higher interest rates, tough choices about headcount |
| Re-interviewing may become a staple of the layoff process | Re-interviewing as part of redundancy process becoming more common | Re-interviewing as a normal part of the work landscape | Modern work landscape, cutting multiple jobs into singular ones |