70 Percent of Employees Are Saying 'No, Thanks' to a Promotion. Here's What They Want Instead

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Workers have redefined what success means in the remote and hybrid work era.

Not long ago, success in corporate America was measured by titles, promotions, and raises. In essence, advancement up the proverbial ladder. After two years of upheaval, more and more workers are burning that ladder to the ground.

Once the ultimate corporate carrot at the end of a stick, workplace promotions have slipped in importance. What has taken their place?

Freedom. Flexibility. Autonomy.

In the latest revealing survey of 4,510 office workers from several countries, seven in 10 respondents indicated that they'd pass up a promotion in favor of the opportunity to work from anywhere, any time. That's an eye-popping number, and one that leaders would be wise to pay attention to.

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Jim Heid