Strategic separation for employee growth

Caring and wanting the best for your employees may also mean pushing them out!

In a company culture with an employee growth mindset, it’s possible that employee growth outpaces organizational growth which can create bottlenecks to promotions, unintended glass ceilings, and other obstacles that inhibit the potential next step(s) for an employee. Strategically planning the separation to help an employee excel in their next step creates a favourable environment for everyone and if done right, creates connections and networks that feed the attraction stage. 

One possible solution to this challenge is to proactively plan for employee separations to help them excel in their next steps. By doing so, organizations can demonstrate their commitment to employee growth and development, even if it means letting go of talented individuals.

Strategic separation can create positive outcomes for both the organization and the departing employee. For example, the organization may be able to retain goodwill and positive relationships with the departing employee, which could lead to future opportunities for collaboration, partnerships, or referrals. The departing employee may benefit from access to new networks, opportunities, or resources that can help them achieve their career goals.

It is also important for organizations to be transparent and communicative with their employees about their growth opportunities and potential obstacles. This can help employees understand their options, identify potential areas for development, and plan for their future careers.

Overall, an employee growth mindset can be a powerful tool for creating a positive and productive workplace culture. By proactively planning for employee separations and creating connections that feed the attraction stage, organizations can build strong relationships with their employees and support their continued growth and development.

At Pegasus Evolution, we support employee growth & engagement with a multitude of tools and strategies that support your business growth. Give us a call to see how we can help you build the right strategies for your performing teams.