For generations the dream of many in any organization was to be promoted and enjoy the privileges of rank. Instead, according to an article in Business Insider, 42% of respondents to a survey indicate that they “no longer aspire to the fancy titles, corner offices, and bigger paychecks that come with a promotion. Many are trying to fly under the radar, desperately hoping they won’t get a tap on the shoulder. Others are outright declining promotions — or even asking for a demotion to a role with fewer responsibilities.
If you’re trying to grow your business, it’s more than just increasing the top line, you need more managers and leaders to run the organization to create the growth and then support it. This short article explores why “Nearly half of Americans don’t want a promotion.”
