What happens when you promote a staff in your business organization and other staff kicks against it?

[King Belieal]

There are staff that might be promoted in a business organization and it causes serious grumbles among the other staff. And most likely, it is always because the other staff the promotion of that staff is undeserving.

Would you take the sentiments of the other staff in such a situation?

 

[Fire&Rain]

I would listen to the other staff, but carefully. It’s important to understand their concerns, as sometimes promotions can cause resentment if not communicated well. However, management decisions are usually based on performance, skills, or potential. Listening helps identify morale issues and improve transparency, but it doesn’t necessarily mean changing the promotion. Handling it with clear communication is key to keeping the team motivated.

 

[Trush Jodie]

I think the best line of action in such a situation is to try and explain to the other staff the reason why the staff was promoted. Else, there would be visible factions in the team.

 

[eLdavis]

In situations like this, the other staffs should be able to give me a clear reason as to why they do not accept this. If their reasons are valid, then something can be done.

 

[Trush Jodie]

In situations like this, the other staffs should be able to give me a clear reason as to why they do not accept this. If their reasons are valid, then something can be done.

Even if you think their reason is not valid, and you go ahead with the promotion, there would be in fighting and strife.