Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Performance, pay & rewards · Core

Lateral move

Also called: sideways move

ELI5

Movement to a role at a similar level, often to broaden experience.

Used in conversation

“Bring lateral move into the next review before the decision gets made around them.”

Pitch context

You will see “Lateral move” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches performance, pay & rewards.

Why it matters: In performance, pay & rewards, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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