{"id":7446,"date":"2016-05-27T12:28:31","date_gmt":"2016-05-27T11:28:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/?p=7446"},"modified":"2022-06-15T10:04:38","modified_gmt":"2022-06-15T09:04:38","slug":"announcing-promotions-how-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/announcing-promotions-how-to\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Announce Employee Promotions"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to promoting an employee, you might have had to make some tough decisions, and rightly or wrongly some people might feel jealousy or resentment.<\/p>\n

A promotion announcement done in the right way should quell those negative feelings and shed light on why the promoted employee deserves it.<\/p>\n

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To Say it or Send it?<\/h2>\n

There are two typical methods of announcing a promotion:\u00a0by email or in person<\/strong>. The method that\u2019s right depends on the size of your company\/department. And, hey, you might want to use both means.<\/p>\n

Before you choose a method, though, make sure you\u2019re aware of the procedures and channels that your company usually goes through.<\/p>\n

But before you send that all important email, make sure you\u2019ve done these 4 essentials:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Finalised a new job title and the finer elements of the new job (and that the promoted employee is happy with these).<\/li>\n
  2. Forewarn your employee of when and how you’re choosing to make the announcement.<\/li>\n
  3. Ensure key staff at a higher level, IT and personnel teams are aware of the promotion and that everyone has agreed on it.<\/li>\n
  4. Write down why they deserve this promotion. Identify the key qualities, skills, experience, training, and achievements that make this employee suitable for the promotion.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    Announce It via Email<\/h2>\n

    Perhaps the best method is to announce a promotion via email. An email is an official record of the announcement. And it gives employees a place to digest the news privately and come to terms with it (this is pretty useful if they were hoping for a promotion themselves).<\/p>\n

    It\u2019s also natural that your employees are going to want to discuss this news (and they will). So make sure you list concrete reasons in your email which explain the promotion. This quells resentment or jealousy and prevents speculation and office gossip.<\/p>\n

    Now, with that aside, use the email to celebrate the employee\u2019s achievement<\/strong>. This is a time to make them feel valued. Frame the promotion in a positive light and use the announcement to review their achievements, projects, and the successes where they’ve been integral.<\/p>\n

    In your email, you should:<\/p>\n