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You should take this case by case. Sit each of them down for a one on one to discuss their goals. (Do not refer to them as worker bees to their faces). Ask if they feel they’re ready to take on more or if they like where they’re at. Growth should be their decision not yours.
Well, you know one team members career desires. lol. Worker bees is a cute name but not everyone will like it.
It's good to have people who are content in their circle of competence. It's still a good idea to check in on them and make sure they aren't getting bored. If they're not really into the work they'll be spinning their wheels and quality can suffer. It might be good to encourage them to step out a bit, but if their work is excellent it might be best to just let them keep cooking.
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I’m always checking. I just want to make sure I’m not missing anything. One person is approaching retirement age, so I understand their POV. They would also be leaving big shoes to fill.
Yes but agree with others, first have a conversation with them. Is it a growth area they want to develop?
Ask them what they want. Not everybody wants to keep climbing or being challenged. It’s ok to just be happy with your current role, work load and work/life balance.
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That’s an important observation. I got my director role because my CD hated management. She just wanted to write. So she left for another job and went back to a sr. writer with a pay increase.
try some economical incentives
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I think it’s one of the things that keeps them content with where they are. Because they are good at what they do, I can them more than the average 3% increase each year. Recommending them for promotions puts them in managerial positions they don’t want. Some people just like working and not leading. I don’t see it as a problem.
Are they pushing for career advancement or a feeling that they aren’t being utilized? If not and they are highly valuable and full utilized in their current role then I’d say it’s great to have those people on the team
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One is close to retirement and the other really just makes the most of work/life balance, which I admire.
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