overlooking promotion

[/ˌoʊvərˈlʊkɪŋ prəˈmoʊʃən/]
noun phrase / verb phrase
promoção ignorada / desconsideração de promoção
1. The act of failing to notice, consider, or grant a promotion to someone who deserves it or is eligible for it
The manager was criticized for overlooking promotion of the most qualified candidate.
O gerente foi criticado por ignorar a promoção do candidato mais qualificado.
2. Deliberately or inadvertently passing over an employee for career advancement despite their performance or eligibility
Overlooking promotion of women in leadership roles remains a workplace challenge.
Desconsiderar a promoção de mulheres em cargos de liderança continua sendo um desafio corporativo.
3. The situation where someone is not selected for a higher position when opportunities arise
After three years of hard work, she felt hurt by the overlooking promotion in favor of a newcomer.
Após três anos de trabalho árduo, ela se sentiu ferida pela não-promoção em favor de um recém-chegado.
This phrase is particularly relevant in discussions about workplace equity and diversity in both the US and Brazil. In corporate environments, overlooking promotions based on gender, race, or ethnicity has been a significant issue addressed by HR policies and anti-discrimination laws in both countries. The phrase often carries negative connotations related to bias and unfair treatment in the workplace.
NYC Slang
getting passed over / getting skipped / getting left behind
Synonyms / Sinônimos
passing over for promotionoverlooking for advancementdisregarding for promotionskipping promotiondenying promotion
Antonyms / Antônimos
granting promotionawarding promotionrecognizing for promotionpromotingadvancing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ignorar a promoção / desconsiderar para promoção
Standard usage in corporate and HR contexts
São Paulo
não considerar para promoção / deixar de lado na promoção
Common in business and financial sectors
Rio de Janeiro
passar por cima na promoção / desprezar para promoção
Informal colloquial usage
Portugal
ignorar a promoção / não considerar para progressão
European Portuguese tends to use 'progressão' instead of 'promoção' in formal contexts

Related Words

promotioncareer advancementemployee recognitionmerit-based selectionworkplace discriminationglass ceiling

Related Idioms & Phrases

pass someone over for promotion
get left out of the promotions
miss out on advancement
get sidelined for a raise
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