Delivering Tough News: Communicating Promotion and Raise Decisions

I acknowledge your dedication and performance, which make you a strong candidate for promotion. While a Level 9 promotion isn't currently possible, we expect openings after the new year if our department maintains its current productivity. I'm committed to advocating for your advancement when the opportunity arises.

Thank you for your patience during the tenure committee's review. We commend your significant contributions to the Biology Department and your well-deserved "Teacher of the Year" award.

While your teaching is exemplary, the committee seeks more published research before granting associate professor status. We encourage you to continue your research and will gladly reconsider your application next year.

I'm delighted to have you on our team. Your work has been exceptional, and you're a valued colleague. Unfortunately, we recently filled the position you desired with another qualified candidate.

I want to assure you that your hard work hasn't gone unnoticed. Please continue your excellent performance, and we'll work together to find a suitable role for your continued growth within the company.

Your dedication and exemplary work are highly valued at our company. However, you've reached the maximum salary for your current role. We believe you have the potential for even greater contributions and would like to discuss training you for an administrative position, which could offer new challenges and growth opportunities.

We value your continued contributions and are excited to explore new possibilities with you.

We appreciate your interest in a promotion. While your performance is commendable, we believe you could further develop specific skills to strengthen your candidacy. We encourage you to participate in [training programs/workshops] and continue exceeding expectations. We're committed to your growth and will reassess your eligibility for promotion in [time frame].

Thank you for your dedication and hard work. Due to current budget constraints, we cannot offer you a raise at this time. However, we value your contributions and are exploring alternative ways to recognize your achievements. We remain committed to rewarding your hard work when our financial situation allows.

We appreciate your interest in the [Position Name] role. Due to an internal restructuring, the promotion timeline for this position has been delayed. We recognize your potential and encourage you to continue excelling in your current role. We will reassess your eligibility as soon as possible.

Thank you for your patience during the performance review process. While your overall performance is positive, we've identified areas for improvement that would strengthen your candidacy for a promotion. We've outlined these areas in your performance review and will provide additional support to help you reach your goals.

We understand your desire for a raise. Unfortunately, due to a company-wide pay freeze, we cannot offer salary increases at this time. This decision is not a reflection of your individual performance, and we remain committed to fair compensation when the freeze is lifted.

We appreciate your interest in a promotion. While you possess many strengths, we encourage you to enhance your [specific skill] to better align with the requirements of the next level. We offer various training programs and resources to support your development and prepare you for future advancement.

Our company is implementing new performance metrics that will guide future promotions. While you excel in many areas, we encourage you to focus on [specific metrics] to strengthen your qualifications for advancement. We'll provide ongoing feedback and support to help you achieve your goals.

We appreciate your interest in joining our team at a higher level. However, due to a temporary hiring freeze, we're not currently filling senior-level positions. We encourage you to stay connected and explore future opportunities as they become available.