HR Glossary

What is Promotion?

An advancement to a higher position within an organization, typically involving increased responsibilities, authority, and compensation as recognition of an employee's performance and potential.

Why it matters in hiring

Promotion comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

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• Professional Development
• Professional Tax
• Profit Sharing
• Programmatic Job Advertising
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• Psychometric Testing
• Peer-to-Peer Recognition
• Permanent Contract

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