Are you staying at your job because you love it or because you don’t believe there’s anything better out there right now? If you’re in the latter camp, you’re not alone. An unprecedented number of workers recently reported they’ll be staying at their jobs for the next six months, not due to overwhelming fulfillment but to the treacherous nature of the job market.

In today’s episode, I break down the rising trend known as “job hugging” and what uninspired workers and their managers can do to deal with this indifference. Spoiler alert: it’s not necessarily a negative!

Feeling frustrated about the job market? Tune in for a fresh take on  job-hugging, including:

• The lowdown on the stats that started this trend;
• Where else you can find fulfillment if your job doesn’t provide it;
• How to maximize results when you’re managing a team of job huggers.

Related Links:

• Fortune, Great Resignation shows no signs of slowing down: 40% of U.S. workers are considering quitting their jobs—here’s where they’re going - https://fortune.com/2022/07/21/great-resignation-40-percent-want-to-quit-where-are-they-going/
• PR Newswire, Eagle Hill Consulting Employee Retention Index Signals Trend for Employees Staying In Their Jobs Will Continue Over Next Six Months - https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/eagle-hill-consulting-employee-retention-index-signals-trend-for-employees-staying-in-their-jobs-will-continue-over-next-six-months-302513564.html
• Glassdoor, Worklife Trends 2025 - https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/worklife-trends-2025/
• The Wall Street Journal, American Companies Had Lowest Job Growth in Eight Months - https://www.wsj.com/economy/jobs/american-companies-hit-the-brakes-on-hiring-a76cff6f
• Episode 31, How to Give Effective Feedback - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode31
• Episode 368, The Pros and Cons of Quiet Quitting and What it Means for Your Career - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode368
• Episode 376 - How to Make Performance Reviews More Effective as a Manager - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode376
• Episode 403 - How First-Time Managers Can Embrace Coaching - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode403
• Episode 474, How to Cultivate a Culture of Growth Within Your Organization - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode474
• Episode 498, The Case for the “Good Enough” Job - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode498
• Episode 516, The Power Pause: Rebranding the Stay-at-Home Mom - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode516
• HIRED: a job search accelerator video course - https://www.bossedup.org/hired/
• Bossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/
• Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/

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