Introduction Reduction in rank may refer to three separate concepts: It may be imposed in conjunction with other punishments, such as a bad conduct or dishonourable discharge, loss of wages, confinement to barracks, or imprisonment in a military prison. For example, those who join the Special Air Service or Australian Special Air Service Regiment take… Read More
Introduction A demotion is a compulsory reduction in an employee’s rank or job title within the organisational hierarchy of a company, public service department, or other body. Refer to Reduction in Rank. Outline A demotion may also lead to the loss of other privileges associated with a more senior rank and/or a reduction in salary… Read More
Introduction A promotion is the advancement of an employee’s rank or position in an organisational hierarchy system. Promotion may be an employee’s reward for good performance, i.e., positive appraisal. Before a company promotes an employee to a particular position it might ensure that the person is able to handle the added responsibilities by screening the… Read More
