Job hugging: Why nobody wants to quit their job
Is job hugging the new job hopping?
Work feels more uncertain than it has in years. Layoffs, AI disruption, hiring freezes and a tough job market are leaving many people out of work or stuck.
So instead of hopping jobs for better pay or new opportunities, more people are doing the opposite. They鈥檙e staying put, even if they鈥檙e unhappy. It鈥檚 called 鈥渏ob hugging鈥.
But is it a smart move in an unstable world, or could it hold you back in the long run?
On this episode of What in the World, we break down the rise of job hugging with the 91福利社鈥檚 business reporter Emer Moreau. We discuss why it鈥檚 happening and whether sticking with your current role is a risk or a strategy.
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