internal mobility
[ɪnˈtɜrnəl moʊˈbɪləti]
noun
mobilidade interna
1. The movement of employees within an organization, changing positions, departments, or locations while remaining employed by the same company
The company promotes internal mobility by encouraging employees to apply for positions in different departments.
A empresa promove mobilidade interna encorajando funcionários a se candidatarem para posições em diferentes departamentos.
2. In sociology and economics, the ability of individuals or groups to move between social classes or economic positions within a society
Internal mobility in developing countries is often limited by education and family background.
A mobilidade interna em países em desenvolvimento é frequentemente limitada pela educação e origem familiar.
3. The movement of people within a country's borders, as opposed to international migration
Rural to urban internal mobility has increased significantly over the past decade.
A mobilidade interna rural para urbana aumentou significativamente na última década.
In Brazilian corporate culture, internal mobility is increasingly valued as companies recognize the importance of retaining talent and developing career paths. This contrasts with earlier practices where external hiring was more common. In Portugal and other European contexts, internal mobility is often regulated by labor laws and collective agreements. In the USA, internal mobility programs are a key component of talent retention strategies, though they vary significantly by industry and company size.
Related Idioms & Phrases
climbing the corporate ladder
moving up within the company
internal job rotation
lateral movement
career trajectory within organization
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