Michael is a human resource consultant with Insperity . He specializes in team building, employee engagement and performance improvement. getty With data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showing there were almost two job openings for every unemployed person in the U.S. in January, businesses planning for 2023 should be thinking about internal mobility, or the movement of employees within an organization. A strong internal mobility strategy can allow employees to seek out roles that align with their interests, contribute to an agile culture and create a competitive advantage. To design an effective internal mobility strategy, leaders should understand why internal mobility matters so much in 2023. In my experience, the answer lies in internal mobility’s impact on improving retention and engagement, lowering recruitment costs and encouraging innovation. Internal mobility can raise retention and engagement. Even with some major tech companies making layoffs, many businesses continue to cope with the impacts of the tight labor market. Those impacts include reduced employee retention and, in some cases, lower employee engagement, as many workers do not expect to stay in their roles for much longer. With an appropriate internal mobility strategy, leaders can combat both challenges. In an organization with low […]
