Workers are ‘hugging’ their jobs. There’s a right way and a wrong way to do it

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“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 about a change given labor market and economic uncertainty.
Workers who “hug” their jobs should find ways to stand out, and should prepare for the future by expanding their career networks, experts said.

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