How to cope with being sidelined at work

GETTING sidelined at work is probably one of the most distressing feelings an employee can go through, short of getting fired or having a boss from hell.

Perhaps to borrow an analogy from sports, this means that instead of being one of the key players in crucial matches as in the past, you are increasingly being benched. The worst part is, neither the coach nor your teammates are telling you why.

Similarly, it's not just a one-off snub from your boss or colleagues just because they had a bad day; it's a change in behaviour in how you are regarded at work for an extended period.

For example, you stop getting sexy projects which end up going to other colleagues. You end up with more mundane assignments that are not valued. You don't get asked to attend important meetings or social events anymore. You are no longer being consulted on matters that relate to your role. Your desk gets moved to one at the periphery. Or perhaps, …