When job openings are plentiful and available workers are scarce, employers and managers should especially consider in-house talent to fill the open positions. However, when an employee excels in a role, managers may feel tempted to keep the employee in their position, even if they deserve the promotion. Additionally, these internal applicants may not receive the proper encouragement from leadership to take the leap and apply. As a result, an employee’s career growth becomes stagnant within the company, inadvertently pushing them to find employment elsewhere. This phenomenon can be defined as “flatlining” – refusing to promote a thriving, deserving employee for fear of having to hire a replacement. In reality, flatlining plagues individual employees, not businesses. However, flatlining can impact an organization greatly. If not addressed, flatlining can stifle company culture, hinder business continuity and lower employee engagement. Intrinsically, all businesses thrive when employees are encouraged to achieve. Therefore, to reduce flatlining among workers, managers should take proactive measures to define career paths and enhance internal training. The power of communication Communication in the workplace is vital to boosting employee morale, engagement, productivity and satisfaction, but most importantly, it helps employees grow into their next role. Managers and employees […]
K&X Design and Investment Technology, LLC
Invest The Invisible Impact
K&X Design and Investment Technology, LLC
Invest The Invisible Impact
