Posting for traffic about work situation.
I have recently gone through a team restructure. My band disappeared from the proposal and I had to apply for what was left over once everyone else had been matched.
I’ll try and give as much detail as I can.
Those at risk of redundancy were advised to apply for as many roles as possible to keep options open. We were then told that the upcoming meeting would be an informal discussion to ascertain what role we’d be best suited to. I asked for a more detailed format of the meeting and was told there was nothing really to prepare. The meeting took place and within five minutes it was clear it was a competency based interview with a panel of four senior staff. Fifty minutes of question after question. Ambushed. I performed poorly and unsurprisingly don’t get the promotion I was hoping for. Neither did a get a side step role or a role a band below. Instead I was demoted two bands with a salary reduction of £16500. Redundancy was offered but it did not amount to enough to allow me time to look for another job.
This is really the most succinct explanation of the story. I’ve tried to give the facts which are relevant without giving any identification away. I’m now in a team being line managed by people I used to line manage. I’ve gone from leadership to admin. My confidence and self esteem is absolutely crushed. Unions have been useless.
Any advice?