Job Transfer

What is Job Transfer?

A job transfer (transferring an employee within a company from one position to another or from one location to another). Changing jobs can be attributed to various factors, including career growth, organizational reshuffling, and personal issues. For instance, an employee can ask to be promoted within the organization to explore new chances or improve upon the other skills she/he has. On the other hand, the organization could move personnel to fill a vacancy or do what is needed in a different place as the need arises. Job transfers offer a win-win situation in that they help organizations retain talent, give employees development opportunities, and allow for organizational restructuring. The effective communication between the person being transferred, their sender's manager, and the receiving department is of paramount importance to make sure the transition goes smoothly and goals and responsibilities for this transfer are clearly defined.

Example

The sales representative position remotely in the region can shift to the marketing department located at the organization's head office. A sales professional has decided to move into the marketing function to expand her marketing role to more encompassing strategic campaigns. In the meantime, they will establish contact with their manager and HR advisor to discuss their aspirations and then proceed with the internal application process and interview with the marketing team. Upon the approval of the employee, he or she relocates to the head office. He or she starts a new task in which he or she works with colleagues to develop a marketing strategy, analyze market trends, and execute promotional campaigns. Transferring an employee's job can offer a way for them to land a proper role matching their career ambitions while at the same time helping the company achieve its goals.