Internal opportunities

It may feel more comfortable to let someone competent continue doing the same thing year after year rather than helping them grow. However, filling roles from within can benefit employers and employees alike.

• Research found that people who worked for employers offering more internal opportunities were more likely to be upwardly-mobile for the rest of their careers.
• Internal opportunities can include lateral moves, which can enable people to recharge, expand their skills, or find a position that is a better fit.
• Companies can celebrate people who go on to bigger and better things.