What’s the most common reason someone on your team doesn’t get promoted?

What’s the most common reason someone on your team doesn’t get promoted?

Our reader poll today asks: What’s the most common reason someone on your team doesn’t get promoted?

There are no openings for them to fill – 58% Someone else gets the role – 11%They lack the skills to perform the role – 18%They have the skills but lack experience in similar roles – 3%They interview poorly – 3%Something else – 8%

Nowhere to go.

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Published on October 09, 2025 10:00
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