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Lateral Move

Definition: A lateral move refers to a job change or transfer within an organization that doesn't involve a promotion or a hierarchical shift.

Examples:

1. He decided to make a lateral move within the company to gain experience in a different department.
2. After a few years in his current role, the employee requested a lateral move to a parallel position in a different office location.
3. Although it wasn't a promotion, the lateral move allowed her to work on more challenging projects and broaden her skill set.

Synonyms:

• Transfer
• Reassignment

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