The company is considering layoffs but hopes to avoid a 'consequential' loss in productivity. [=a loss in productivity because of the layoffs]
There have been several 'consequential' innovations in their computer software.
The change to the schedule is not 'consequential'.
(..) Igor Karkaroff, you have been brought from Azkaban at your own request... ...to present evidence to this council. Should your testimony prove consequential... ...council may be prepared to order your immediate release. Until such time, you remain in the eyes of the Ministry a convicted Death Eater. (..)2005 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire