6 Unspoken Rules of Promotions

Employee turnover is expensive for companies. In fact, turnover costs businesses more than the average promotion. According to research, replacing an employee who quits costs, on average, 21% of their annual pay.

Furthermore, research has shown that staying in a particular role for too long makes it more likely that employees will leave their company. With these points in mind and against the backdrop of a job seeker-first job market, it may be the perfect time to ask for a promotion. 

Thinking about the next step in your career path can seem easy: put a plan together, talk to your boss, and voila, you’ve got a promotion. But unfortunately, the game isn’t played that way. There are a few unspoken rules of promotions.