Internal Mobility

Internal mobility refers to the movement of employees within an organization, whether through promotions, lateral moves, or role changes across different departments. Encouraging internal mobility helps companies retain top talent, reduce hiring costs, and foster career growth.

HR teams develop internal mobility programs by offering mentorship, reskilling initiatives, and internal job postings. A transparent and structured approach to internal mobility enhances employee engagement and strengthens workforce capabilities.

What is the difference between internal and external mobility?

• Internal mobility refers to employees moving to new roles within the same organization—such as promotions, lateral moves, or departmental transfers.
  
• External mobility involves employees leaving the organization for new job opportunities elsewhere.

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What is another word for internal mobility?

Another term for internal mobility is internal talent movement or career progression.

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How to calculate internal mobility?

‍Internal mobility rate can be calculated using this formula:

Internal Mobility Rate (%) = (Number of internal moves ÷ Average number of employees) × 100

Here, internal moves include promotions, transfers, or reassignments within the organization over a given period.