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Updating Organization Structure

When a rep's reporting relationships, office assignment, or team placement changes, you can update their organization structure without creating a new contract or having them resign any documents.

When to Use This

  • A rep is moving to a different manager

  • A rep is changing teams within the same office

  • You need to reassign someone to a different office

  • A rep's recruiter information needs to be updated

  • Organizational restructuring requires updating reporting relationships

Who Can Update Organization Structure

Updating organization structure requires manager or admin-level access. The specific permissions depend on your role and company configuration.

Organization Updates vs. Other Changes

Use Update Organization when:

  • Changing who a rep reports to

  • Moving a rep to a different team

  • Reassigning a rep to a different office

  • Updating recruiter assignments

Use Transfer when:

  • Moving a rep to a completely different office location

  • The move involves state changes or location-specific commission impacts

Use Resign when:

  • The changes are significant enough to require a new contract

  • The rep needs to formally acknowledge the new structure


Step-by-Step Walkthrough

Finding the Rep to Update

  1. Access the rep's profile using one of these methods:

    Option A: Through User Management (Admin)

    • Click the gear icon in the upper right corner

    • Select "User Management"

    • Search for the rep by name

    • Click on their name to open their profile

    Option B: Through Management

    • Click "Management" in the left-hand menu

    • Click "Personnel"

    • Find the rep in the list

    • Click on their name to open their profile


Starting the Organization Update

  1. With the rep's profile open, look at the upper right corner.

  2. Click "Update Employment Package." A menu of update options appears.

  3. Select "Update Organization." This is typically the fourth option in the list.

  4. Click "Proceed." The update workflow begins.


Selecting When Changes Apply

Before making changes, you'll choose when they take effect:

  1. Review the four timing options:

    Apply to all open sales (past and future) Changes apply retroactively to any unpaid sales and to all future sales. Use this when the change should affect everything.

    Apply immediately (today onward) Changes apply from today forward. Past sales remain under the old structure.

    Select a specific start date Changes apply starting on a future date you choose. Useful for planned transitions.

    Temporary changes (start and end date) Changes apply only during a specific period, then revert. Useful for temporary assignments.

  2. Select the appropriate option.

  3. Click "Confirm."


Updating Organization Details

  1. Select the new manager (if changing). Search for and select who this rep will now report to.

    Note: If the rep is becoming a manager themselves, you may see an option to indicate this. Selecting it may allow you to assign an office for them to manage.

  2. Update the effective date if prompted. Confirm when this manager change takes effect.

  3. Select the new team (if applicable). If the office has multiple teams, choose which team they'll join.

  4. Update recruiter information (if needed). Change the primary recruiter or add/remove additional recruiters.

  5. Update office assignment (if needed). Select a different office if they're moving locations.

  6. Click "Continue."


Reviewing Override Changes

Organization changes may affect override structures.

  1. Review any override changes. The system shows how overrides will be affected by the reorganization.

  2. Adjust override percentages if needed. If the new structure requires different override rates, update them here.

  3. Click "Continue."


Reviewing and Confirming

  1. Review all changes on the summary screen. Verify:

    • New manager assignment

    • Office and team changes

    • Effective dates

    • Override adjustments

  2. Check that everything is correct. This is your last chance to catch mistakes.

  3. Click "Save and Finish."

  4. Confirm the changes were saved. Look for the green checkmark or success message in the upper right corner.


What Changes After the Update

For the rep:

  • Their profile shows the new manager

  • Their organization tab reflects the new structure

  • Their org chart updates to show new relationships

For reporting:

  • Reports now show them under the new manager

  • Office reports include them in the new location

  • Team reports reflect the new assignment

For overrides:

  • Override earnings flow according to the new structure

  • The new manager (and their upline) may now earn overrides on this rep's sales

  • The old manager no longer earns overrides (depending on timing selection)


Understanding the Timing Options

Apply to All Open Sales

Use when:

  • Correcting an error in the original setup

  • The rep should have been under this structure all along

  • You want clean reporting with everything under the new structure

Effect:

  • All unpaid sales recalculate under the new structure

  • Override payments adjust accordingly

  • Historical reporting changes

Apply Immediately

Use when:

  • The change is happening now

  • Past sales should remain under the old structure

  • You want a clean break from a specific date

Effect:

  • Sales from today forward use the new structure

  • Past sales remain under the old structure

  • Clear transition point in reporting

Specific Start Date

Use when:

  • Planning ahead for a known change

  • The rep is transferring on a future date

  • You want to set things up in advance

Effect:

  • Nothing changes until the start date

  • On the start date, the new structure takes effect

  • Allows preparation and communication

Temporary Changes

Use when:

  • A rep is temporarily assigned to a different manager

  • Someone is covering during a leave of absence

  • A short-term project requires different reporting

Effect:

  • Changes apply only during the specified period

  • After the end date, the original structure returns

  • Useful for planned temporary situations


Tips and Common Mistakes

  • Choose the right timing option. Think carefully about whether changes should be retroactive or forward-only.

  • Communicate with everyone affected. Let the rep, old manager, and new manager know about the change.

  • Consider override impacts. Organization changes affect who earns overrides. Make sure the new structure is correct.

  • Update promptly. Don't let organization records get out of sync with reality.

  • Document the reason. Keep notes about why changes were made for future reference.

  • Check the result. After saving, view the rep's profile to confirm changes applied correctly.

  • Be careful with retroactive changes. Applying changes to past sales can affect already-calculated pay.


Common Questions

Will the rep be notified of the change? Sequifi doesn't automatically notify reps of organization changes. You should communicate with them directly.

What happens to sales made before the change? This depends on the timing option you selected. Retroactive options affect past sales, while "Apply immediately" leaves past sales under the old structure.

Can I undo an organization change? You can make another organization change to revert to the previous structure. There's no automatic "undo" button.

Does this require the rep to sign anything? No, organization updates don't require signatures. For changes that require a new contract, use the Resign process instead.

What if the rep's commission structure should also change? Organization and commission are separate updates. If both need to change, do the organization update first, then update commissions.

Can I change multiple reps at once? Organization updates are done one rep at a time. For bulk changes, work through them systematically.


What to Do Next

Now that you understand organization updates, explore these related topics:

  • Transferring Reps Between Offices – Move reps to different locations

  • Updating Commission Rates – Change pay structures

  • Managing Employment Packages – Overview of all update options

  • Viewing Your Organization – How reps see their structure


If you have questions about updating organization structure or need help with a specific situation, reach out to your admin or our support team and we'll be happy to assist!

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