What experience have you had with being “layered” at work?
Our reader poll today asks: What experience have you had with being “layered” at work?
– I’ve never been “layered”: 6%
– I’ve been “layered” and it worked out great: 2%
– I’ve been “layered” and it was horrible: 7%
– What’s getting “layered”?: 85%
What happens when you’re “layered.” Getting layered means there’s a reorganization where someone new gets inserted as a “layer” between you and your existing boss. You no longer report to your boss – you report to the new person who reports to your boss. This can be an uncomfortable and awkward situation. If you’re layered, you can take several steps to make the change go smoothly like acknowledging the awkwardness and fully supporting your new boss. Your initial approach to the change can make it be a great one or a disaster.
Do you agree with these poll results? Let us know in the comments below!
– Mike Figliuolo at thoughtLEADERS, LLC
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These results were originally a SmartPulse poll in SmartBrief on Leadership which tracks feedback from more than 210,000 business leaders. Get smarter on leadership and sign up for the SmartBrief on Leadership e-newsletter.
I was layered about a year ago. My previous boss is awesome, easy to work with, respects my abilities and gave me pretty free rein to exercise them. The new layer is a bit less so, I am more wary, but I still do good work. We always have to find a way to do our best.