Amid a difficult job market, many have resorted to “job hugging,” or “holding onto their jobs for dear life” even if they aren’t progressing in their careers or lack motivation, said consulting firm ...

"Job hugging" is the dynamic in which workers are clinging to their current roles. Hiring and job creation have slowed, meaning job seekers aren't finding many new opportunities. Some are fearful ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kara Dennison writes about careers, leadership, and the job market. The American workforce has made a dramatic shift from job ...

If you’re unhappy at your workplace but hesitant to make a career move in this stagnant job market, you might just be unknowingly taking part in the latest workplace trend: “job hugging.” It sounds ...

Job-hopping is out—today’s shaky market has workers "job-hugging," clinging to roles they don’t necessarily want. Amid an uncertain job market, “job hugging” is on the rise as employees hold onto ...

American workers are increasingly staying in their current jobs less out of loyalty than fear as the employment market wobbles ...

In a rapidly changing job market, it’s not necessarily good for workers to cling to their current employment ...

In an era of economic uncertainty, “job hugging” exposes how safety-seeking behavior can erode creativity, engagement and performance. Unsplash+ The term tree hugging has been around for decades. It ...