We're going through restructuring at work. In one instance there's one position with three potential matches. A man and two women, one of whom has recently given birth. The other two have been told she will be matched and they have to apply for leftover positions.
Whilst I'm all for not disadvantaging pregnant women or new mothers on mat leave, these colleagues have asked why should this woman get preferential treatment and they be penalised for someone else's choice to have a child.
I see both sides. She shouldn't be disadvantaged and she is not really in a position to apply competitively whilst dealing with a newborn. But the others are being disadvantaged aren't they.
I'm leaving in September so it doesn't affect me other than listening to it.
Anyone else been in this restructure situation?