is can far easier to promote either up or across rather than push them out as many are loathe to work with HR to push out incompetent or under performing. then

is can far easier to promote either up or across rather than push them out as many are loathe to work with HR to push out incompetent or under performing. then of course as others have mentioned, having no where else to promote someone other than to manager. we used to joke where I am about 15 year longevity reward was the manager title