What company hasn't had a re-org in the last year? Any? We've had 2 and number 3 is coming next week. Each re-org we hear the same thing -- "we are aligning to the business." Hmm..sounds logical doesn't it? That was re-org #1. They didn't quite accomplish their goal yet.
Re-org #2 was due to a spin off and a new CIO. Seems the new CIO didn't really like the way the old CIO had things. Not too unusual, everyone is different. This one shuffled everyone around. Whew. Maybe now we can settle in and work. Wrong.....
Re-org #3 was announced shortly after #2. Well, not the re-org, but the fact they were going to re-org again!!! Three in one year is a record even for us. This time not only are they going to align to the business but they are going to ensure employees are in the right positions. There's the layoff fear. This announcement of a pending announcement was several months ago.
We are FINALLY going to hear the actual re-org announcement. As the time gets closer, productivity gets smaller and the rumors are bigger. Many employees are extremely stressed out as they fear layoff. Senior leadership is being blasted for putting us in suspense. Now, I'm not defending them, however they are damned if they do and damned if they don't. If the CIO hadn't announced the pending announcement, he would be blasted for not telling anyone. Just one reason why I'm not aiming to be CIO.
Why stress? Is the actual re-org in your control? No. Can't do much except make sure you do good work in your current role. What else is in your control? Your resume. Make sure it's updated so you can do whatever is necessary. My friends are planning a happy hour for the day after. I'll take one bourbon, one scotch and one beer....
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