| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Something to climb | Newsday | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Promotional order | Wall Street Journal | 10 Oct 2018 |
| Way to get from 17- to 39-Across | The Washington Post | 10 May 2018 |
| Way to get from 17- to 39-Across | LA Times Daily | 10 May 2018 |
| Way to get from 17- to 39-Across | ||
| Promotional order | ||
| One way to the top, in business | ||
| Company's pecking order | ||
| What some climb | ||
| Yuppie's way up | ||
| VP's way up | ||
| Way to the glass ceiling | ||
| What is an alternative to a golden parachute? | ||
| Order of business? | ||
| Career path | ||
| Company's pecking order | ||
| What executives climb | ||
| Dilbert is stuck on it |