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Promotions Are Becoming Riskier Than Firings

What the Heck Is Happening in HR? · 2026-06-15 · 4 min

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Promotions used to feel like a reward. In today’s workplace, they often feel like a risk. In this episode of What the Heck is Happening in HR , Kelley Rexroad explores why more employees are hesitating to move into leadership roles and why organizations are struggling with promotion decisions that carry long-term consequences. From accountability without authority to lack of management training and burnout fears, this conversation examines the hidden costs of promoting employees without proper support. Because the real danger is not promoting the wrong person - it’s creating a workplace where no one wants to lead.#LeadershipDevelopment #ManagementTraining #HRLeadership #WorkplaceCulture #EmployeeExperience #FutureOfWork #Leadership #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #PeopleManagement #HumanResources #OrganizationalCulture

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