Cross transfer
A cross transfer is an employee-initiated swap of jobs between two people of equal rank at different locations, departments, or schools. This type of transfer is often used to facilitate employee relocation for personal reasons without changing their salary or employment terms. It requires a joint written agreement between the employees and approval from the relevant authorities.
Key aspects of a cross transfer
Employee-initiated: Unlike a straight transfer, a cross transfer is initiated by two employees who find each other and agree to swap positions.
Equal rank: The two employees must be of the same rank, salary level, and hold similar qualifications for the swap to be valid.
No financial implication for employer: The transfer is initiated by the employees and has no financial implications for the organization, though the employees may have their own relocation costs.
Conditions:
Two employees register their profile on CrossTransfer Online web application.
The two employees must reach an agreement to the swap in writing or online (through CrossTransfer Online web application).
They must submit a joint application through their respective immediate supervisors.
The transfer is subject to approval from the necessary authorities.
Employees cannot be in the process of a misconduct case.
Purpose of cross transfers
Personal relocation: Employees can move closer to family or loved ones.
Increased versatility: It can increase the versatility and competence of employees.
Correcting placement: It can fix previous erroneous placements.
Addressing staffing needs: It can address fluctuations in work requirements within the organization.
Career development: It can be a step in an employee’s career path or be used to groom them for a higher position.
How to initiate a cross transfer
1. Register your profile on Crosstransfer Online to find a partner: Identify another employee at a different location who is of equal rank and has similar qualifications and is also looking to move.
2. Agree in writing: Both employees must agree to the swap and document their agreement in writing.
3. Submit application: Submit a joint written application to your respective immediate supervisors.
4. Get approvals: Wait for the necessary approvals from the relevant authorities. Keep in mind that an approval from a direct supervisor is often a recommendation, and final approval may come from a higher authority, such as the Head of Department.
5. Be Transferred.
