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Ask HR: Will I ever catch up with the colleague who’s ahead of me?

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What you need to know:

  • There are several ways to achieving this. Consider what may work best for you and make the necessary modifications.


  • Ensure you have a sound understanding of the system of work, from how objectives, goals and performance indicators are set to when and how periodic reviews are conducted.

I work at a company that is growing. With the growth comes new roles and promotions. For this reason, the company has been seeking to promote its staff internally. Recently, my peers were promoted, while my status remained unchanged despite performing better than the selected individuals. What do I do to match up with the colleagues who are now a step ahead of me?

I commend you for your positive attitude despite this setback. Your choice of words is equally remarkable, ‘match up’ and ‘a step ahead of me’ point to an individual who looks ahead, and seeks solutions. By choosing and verbalising positive words, your battle becomes less intimidating. It is great that your company is growing. All you need is to increase your worth to gain competitive advantage.