• Central government officials who seek promotions should ensure that they have the required qualifications for the higher position they are aiming for.
• They should have a record of outstanding performance in their current position. This can include meeting or exceeding their assigned targets, being recognized for their work, and receiving excellent feedback from their superiors and colleagues.
• Officials can also seek feedback on how they can develop and improve their skills and competencies to meet the requirements of their desired position.
• The protest by Central government officials for their promotion may be due to a lack of transparency in the promotion process, bureaucracy, or favoritism. They can create a collective voice and raise their concerns with the concerned authorities through proper channels like grievance redressal mechanism and effective Unionisation.
• In future, officials should also demand a fair and unbiased promotion process to avoid similar issues that arose during past protests.
• The concerned authorities should ensure a transparent and objective promotion process, which includes a clear set of criteria and an open process that avoids any bias or favoritism.
• Institutions should also provide training to employees on how to develop their competencies and skills, and how they can contribute substantively to their organizations.
• The professionals can voice concerns, discuss grievances, and suggestions regarding promotion criteria in employee performance meetings and feedback sessions.