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I have been at my company for a year and a half. I was hired to help with process changes and create a new subgroup. Last week, my company did a reorg, and our VP was laid off because they eliminated his position. He was my second level manager. we worked very closely on several projects and he is aware of my capabilities. My manager is very hands off and I rarely see him, work with him or get any feedback from him.

I am in compliance and now merged with Safety. I manage a Special Investigation Unit ( SIU) within compliance and I was told that my group will be moved to HR.

Currently there is no plan for how work is done going forward. Everyone is running around clueless and there is no direction. My group was called aside and was told that most likely we will be joining HR but the person we are reporting to has never done investigations. So this person will likely be my manager. I don’t know what level the role is but I would be interested in applying since I have the skills and experience. Should I wait for more direction and transition, or look for another job? What would you do?

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  1. Anonymous

    Is there a manager you are comfortable talking to about this? If not, waiting for direction and transition would be the best course of action. I have been through many corporate reorgs and know how chaotic they can be. There is probably a "big picture" plan, and they haven't worked out the details yet. If you have an internal source that has part of the "big picture," discuss it with them. If they are part of the reorg, they are likely unable to discuss the planning, as it is still in flux. At least then, you would know something, even if it is "something else is coming."

  2. Anonymous

    Yes, I think the wait and see approach is best.

  3. Anonymous

    You’re already aware that this is a team in transition. As the other poster said, it sounds like the path forward is still being finalized. While in flux, times like this can also lead to tremendous opportunity.

    So your new boss in HR doesn’t have any experience in investigations. Sounds like she’ll leave you alone to keep doing your work. Send weekly status updates and keep her in the loop if you’re working on a new project. My boss generally leaves me alone because I update her often…and it’s glorious.

    Should you look for another job? Not sure I’d pull that rip cord yet and add the “Open to Work” banner on LinkedIn. But I would make sure your LI profile is up to date, that you’re networking, and keeping your eyes open for new and interesting roles.

    Give your work sitch a hot second to cool down and normalize before you make any big decisions.

  4. Anonymous

    I love this perspective! Hadn’t thought about it that way.

  5. Anonymous

    Wait to see how the transition unfolds. A reorganization forces a lot of behind the scenes discussion and rearranging of roles and reporting structure.

  6. Anonymous

    really good guidance, thank you!

  7. Anonymous

    Transitioning to a different department due to re-org is unnerving but it is usual. I think if your job is unaffected, you should stay put and wait for your new org structure.

  8. Anonymous

    Thank you! It’s very nerve wrecking you are right.

  9. Laura Brady

    Sounds like you have a great opportunity to educate and define the go-forward. Take the challenge to draw that picture and own it!

  10. Anonymous

    If all the movement the reorg has stopped and left a role for which you have interest, yes toss your hat in the ring. Don't wait because if you do it may go away fast or they may offer it to someone else. Additionally, when changes happen since you are in a change agent sort of role staying put and helping stabilize the change is good for you and your career.

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