Career plateau refers to an employee's situation when they are unable to advance their career through promotions, growth, or personal development, leading to a lack of opportunities and challenges in their current position. It may occur due to various reasons such as organizational restructuring, limited job openings, limited opportunities for development or training, personal reasons or lack of professional growth. A career plateau can affect the individual's motivation, job satisfaction, and overall career goals, and may lead to disengagement and job burnout.