demotion; lowering of one's job rank or position, often as a disciplinary or personnel action.
不祥事の責任を問われ、彼は課長から係長へ降職した。
Held responsible for the scandal, he was demoted from manager to assistant manager.
降職はその社員の昇進機会にも影響を与えることが多い。
A demotion often affects that employee's future promotion opportunities.
人事部は調査の結果、必要ならば降職を含む処分を行うと発表した。
HR announced that, following the investigation, it would take disciplinary action including demotion if necessary.