Within compensation planning, what’s the purpose of a “Role Progression“?

A "Role Progression" is a promotion awarded without an immediate change in compensation. This typically occurs when an employee takes on increased responsibilities or a higher-level title, but their salary remains the same, often because their current pay is already within the new role's salary band or the company has other compensation strategies in place. It acknowledges growth and responsibility without a direct pay raise. Option A describes a merit increase. Option B describes pay equity adjustments. Option C describes a standard promotion with a salary increase.