I AM READY BUT NOT MOVING
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The phrase “I am ready but not moving” reflects a critical HR challenge in which employees who possess the required skills, experience, and readiness for career growth remain immobile in their roles. This study examines the HR dimensions of employee immobility, highlighting factors such as weak succession planning, opaque promotion systems, inconsistent performance management, favoritism, godfathers, and underutilization of talent. This paper emphasizes the importance of merit-based systems, transparent processes, and talent development in fostering career mobility and organizational trust by exploring the causes, consequences, and HR-driven solutions
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Succession planning, human resource management, promotion systems, talent management, employee engagement, organizational culture, performance management, mobility, leadership development.Downloads
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