A secondment (sometimes referred to as a “job rotation”) is a chance for an employee to temporarily work on a different team within their organization, or in some cases, for a different organization entirely(possibly in a different country too). Think of secondments as the on the-job equivalent of exchange student programs. Secondment programs benefit individuals, teams, and companies by leveling up employee skills, boosting engagement, and increasing retention.
Pros:
• Level up skills of employees
• Boost engagement of employees
• Increase retention
• Give you the chance to form new connections with people across the company
• Get insight into what colleagues do and understand the business better
• Promote flexibility
Cons:
• Needs training and time to do the new job effectively
• May create stress and confusion among employees
• Processes do not work as smoothly as one is used to
• It’s possible that in your absence, a teammate takes over a part of your role that you love and falls in love with it as well – which can make for an awkward transition when you return
This information was part of the SASSI LLC training materials. If you want to learn more, visit the Ambassadors for Mobility on the SASSI Hub.
