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Retention, engagement & workforce metrics · Working

Promotion rate

Also called: advancement rate

ELI5

Promotions as a proportion of the eligible or total workforce.

Used in conversation

“The number is useful only if everyone calculates promotion rate the same way.”

Pitch context

You will see “Promotion rate” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches retention, engagement & workforce metrics.

Why it matters: In retention, engagement & workforce metrics, the scope can change what data may be used, who may access it and which controls are required.

Caution

Employment law and workplace practice vary by jurisdiction and agreement.

Sources & evidence · 3

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