Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Loyalty in the Workplace: Does Long Tenure Still Pay?
This article discusses whether it's better to stay at a company for a long time or change jobs frequently.
It looks at the pros and cons of each choice, comparing it to a sports analogy.
Staying a long time can lead to promotions and influence, while switching jobs might get you a better title and salary faster.
However, long-term employees might miss out on new opportunities, while those who stay might feel they deserve more.
It also asks if loyalty is always rewarded.
The article compares employee tenure to Virat Kohli's long innings with RCB.
Companies like Puma, Unilever, and United Health are promoting long-tenured executives to CEO roles.
80% of top-tier companies choose leaders from within.
Long tenures can give employees more say in key decisions.
Shorter tenures often lead to quicker jumps in titles and salary.
- Who
- Kamal Karanth, board member
- What
- An exploration of the benefits and drawbacks of long-term employee tenure versus shorter stints in the corporate world.
- When
- June 8, 2025
- Where
- Not Specified
- Why
- To discuss the value of loyalty in the modern workplace and examine the impact of long tenures.
Benefits of Long Tenure
Benefits of Shorter Tenure
Influence in Company
Benefits of Long Tenure
Long-tenured employees are often consulted on key decisions.
Benefits of Shorter Tenure
Not mentioned
Career Advancement
Benefits of Long Tenure
Internal appointments are common, providing opportunities for promotion.
Benefits of Shorter Tenure
Shorter tenures can result in better jumps in titles and money.
- Published Date
- June 8, 2025
- Author
- Kamal Karanth, Co-founder of Xpheno