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Job rotation is considered as an effective tool for successful implementation of HR strategy.

It is about settling employees at the right place where they can deliver the maximum results.

The practice of transferring an employee from one work station or activity to another during the working day in order to add variety to a job is called Job Rotation.

Additional points To gain exposure to different roles and functions. Employees rotate only within their home department or across positions in many departments. Lower level employees got most of the advantages

Reducing the monotony of job Succession planning Creating right employee job fit Exposing workers to all verticals of the company

Testing employee skills and competencies


Developing a wide range of work experience

Job rotations at different levels of management


Job rotation happens at junior and middle level executive which may be depended upon their strengths and attributes and the future roles are expected by them. Focus on exposure in all the related areas of domain expertise Job rotation must include different aspects which are related to work environment, also along with other individual attributes. Job rotation is always coordinated with career development, leadership development and employee satisfaction Higher levels of motivation among employees and hence may contribute in retaining their talent.

Increased employee satisfaction Increased innovation and idea generation Motivates employees to deal with new challenges Rotations encourage continuous improvement More promotional opportunities More talent is available Helps managers explore the hidden talent

Positions not eligible for rotation Unionized workers resistant to job rotation due to standard union practices Wage inequality

Reduced workforce

Committee Assignments
In this method trainees are asked to solve organizational problem. The trainees work together Assigning talented employees to important committees. Gain knowledge and learn how to work with pre fixed standards of organisation. It helps them to develop team spirit and work in a united way towards common goals

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