Why Should I Promote You?

Just because one person has spent 10 or so years in the company doesn't automatically mean that he or she is promotion material.

Promotion should be first and foremost, based on merit. Further, the person should have the competency to take more challenges and must have the leadership skills to make the team more efficient in carrying out their duties.

One of my team leaders recommended that two staff in his group are ready to take on a more senior position in the company. He said the promotion long overdue. Now, I ask myself: are these people ready to take more responsibilities? I know for a fact that they've been in the position for like, forever. But again, that doesn't mean anything if their performance is below average. Are they the type who feel entitled because of seniority? I hope not.