Here’s why it’ll be tough to get executives and management to move from Qwest headquarters in Denver to Monroe, LA, where the new headquarters will be based: What’s the saying? A picture is worth a thousand words.
Next Step in the Organization Planning Process Staffing decisions for the combined company are a critical component of integration planning. In CenturyLink-Qwest Update #2, we announced the full Tier 1 leadership team for the combined organization. Tier 1 leaders report directly to the CEO. With the Tier 1 leadership team for the combined company now complete, we are proceeding with the next steps in the organization planning process.
Tier 1 leaders now begin work to design their organizations and name their direct reports, who will be Tier 2 leaders. Tier 2 selections are targeted for announcement after shareholder approval and by the end of the third quarter of this year. Tier 2 leaders, once they are selected, will then design their respective organizations and select their Tier 3 direct reports. This tiered selection process will continue until all positions for the combined company have been determined.
To help with the selection process for Tier 2 and 3 leaders, all directors and vice presidents at CenturyLink and Qwest were asked to complete a leadership profile. These profiles will be one piece of information the Tier 1 leaders will use to make their Tier 2 selections and will assist Tier 2 leaders with their Tier 3 selections. The selection process also will involve conversations, where appropriate, with employees who are being considered for positions and with the employees’ current and/or previous supervisors.
The leadership profile is an important tool to ensure there is accurate and up-to-date information about each individual’s background in a consistent format. This information will help our decision-makers make fair and informed staffing decisions. Work location, responsibilities and other specifics will be made clear to each individual as the process moves forward.
This online profile process likely will not be used for positions below Tier 3. That process will make use of HR records from each company’s HR systems. Additional, specific information about the selection process for positions below Tier 3 will be communicated in the future.
