reinquadramento

Reinquadramento is a term used in Portuguese and Italian to denote the act of reclassifying, reframing, or redefining the classification of something within a system. In organizational contexts, reinquadramento refers to the process of changing the job classification, duties, or salary band of an employee or group, typically following organizational change, job evaluation, or regulatory updates. In planning and policy contexts, reinquadramento can mean reframing a problem or initiative to align with strategic objectives, legal constraints, or funding priorities.

The process usually involves diagnosing the current state, mapping to a new set of categories or descriptors, and obtaining approval from relevant authorities or governance bodies. It often includes consultation with stakeholders, impact assessment (on duties, compensation, career progression, and workforce planning), retraining or upskilling requirements, and a clear implementation timetable. Compliance with labor laws and collective agreements is a common consideration.

The intended outcomes are greater alignment between official classifications and actual work, improved clarity for staff and managers, more transparent compensation and progression rules, and better alignment with organizational goals. Risks and challenges include potential disruption during transition, costs of retraining or back pay, and disputes if expectations are not met.

In practice, reinquadramento appears in corporate reorganizations, changes in public administration structures, and programmatic reforms where duties, responsibilities, or resources are redefined.