Yep, you read correctly.

50% of employees promoted fail in their new role.

Why? Because the same research also reveals that only 10% of employees promoted are adequately trained and groomed for the new responsibility.

So how do you create a business where internal promotions are successful?

1. Culture. 



High potential employees who are dynamic and ambitious want to be in a company focused on professional development. If you do not have this culture, you will lose them to an employer who does. Make the development of your employees a key priority and communicate this to your team.

2. Performance Reviews. 



Sit down with your employees regularly and formally review their performance, give feedback and set SMART goals that you can review at your next catch-up. Employees will feel motivated, challenged and on the ball.

3. Mentor. 



Look at assigning a mentor to your employees with the greatest potential. It could be you or another senior person in the business who can offer guidance and support.

4. Push Them.



Encourage your employees to push through their comfort zones. Once they have proven proficiency in a task, they will be given challenging new responsibilities that will take their professional development to the next level.

Once you promote an employee, it's vital that you continue to provide ongoing support and guidance to avoid the risk of failure.

Cheers

Simon Ingleson

CEO/Founder @ RosterElf

Magically Simple Staff Rostering

Have Questions?

We Have The Answers!

Why do so many promoted employees fail in their new roles?

Many employees fail in new roles because only 10% receive adequate training and grooming for the new responsibilities.

How can a company create a culture of successful internal promotions?

Foster a culture focused on professional development to retain dynamic and ambitious employees, making development a key priority.

What role do performance reviews play in successful promotions?

Regular performance reviews with feedback and SMART goals motivate and challenge employees, keeping them engaged and on track.

How can mentors help employees succeed after a promotion?

Assigning a mentor to high-potential employees provides guidance and support, helping them navigate new responsibilities effectively.

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