Promotion decisions are shaped by perception, sponsorship and fit as much as performance. The hidden rules behind advancement often matter more than formal criteria.

If you're not interested in getting promoted, you may be feeling ashamed or doubtful about this choice. Here are 3 steps to help you confidently embrace your decision.

Getting promoted isn’t always just about working hard; sometimes, it’s about putting your effort in the right direction. Even high-performing employees can unknowingly sabotage their progress and end ...

Getting promoted at work often feels like an impossible task, especially when you notice the people around you climbing the corporate ladder at a quicker rate. Fortunately, some easy-to-implement ...

I was taught that hard work would get me ahead, would ultimately pay off, and would get me promoted. But several years ago, when I was passed up for yet another promotion, I was angry and devastated ...

This is part of a series, "Why Not Me?!" The others are: "Why Can't I Land a Job?" "Why Can't I Get Into Graduate School?" "Unsuccessful in Love" Here, I turn to people who are employed, believe they ...

When an employee is offered a promotion, a pay increase is naturally expected. After all, if they are taking on additional responsibilities, a raise is only fair. That wasn’t the case for one woman ...

Most workers (75%) end up leaving before ever being promoted, finds ADP in its latest analysis. Better leave than wait out the clock. Aspirational workers beware, staying at one company won't get you ...

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