It’s tough for anyone to land a job nowadays and the music industry is no different. Universal Music Group has been seeing shake ups in its hierachy and the latest is to none other than Sylvia Rhone. While reports say the split happened gracefully, what’s potentially next for Rhone could be a step down from what she was normally accustomed.

One source told Digital Music News that Rhone could be given leadership of an unimportant imprint, effectively neutering her power to impact artist selection and company direction.  “Rhone might get some sort of imprint, but would lack any power,” the source shared.  At present, Universal Music Group is staying mum on the matter, though this has the markings of a delicate push.

This sort of turbulence is getting routine, and insiders predicted just this sort of treatment for legacy executives – and Doug Morris loyalists.  Just a few days ago, Universal Music Group Publishing chairman David Renzer exited the building, and sources to Digital Music News pointed to a rift with incoming UMG chairman Lucian Grainge.  Additionally, the longtime vet Renzer is suspected of carrying a hefty compensation package, always a liability in these matters.

Read more about the split over at Digital Media News.