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Q. Our company has practically no promotions from within. When positions open up or new jobs are created, the first inclination of top management is to look outside. They say this brings fresh ideas into the company. Is this a smart practice, and what do you suggest I do?
A. When management consistently looks outside to fill openings and new positions, many employees are going to look outside for openings and new positions, too. There can certainly be situations where it makes sense to hire an outsider, but this is best done only after it is certain no one inside the company has the knowledge, skills, and other abilities needed to perform well in the position.See the full content of this document
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Company Opts Not to Promote From Within
While it is true that outsiders can be a productive source of new ideas and fresh thinking, if overused this practice can become a source of frustration, dissatisfaction, resentment and turnover. Even if th...
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