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Job Hugging Replaces Great Resignation Amid Worker Anxiety

8/19/2025

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Story summary

The "great resignation" has transitioned to "job hugging," with voluntary quit rates at approximately 2%.
Worker anxiety about job availability has increased, with confidence in job prospects declining from 26% to 38% over three years.
Current labor market trends indicate stagnation in hiring, quitting, and layoffs.

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Story summary

The "great resignation" has transitioned to "job hugging," with voluntary quit rates at approximately 2%.
Worker anxiety about job availability has increased, with confidence in job prospects declining from 26% to 38% over three years.
Current labor market trends indicate stagnation in hiring, quitting, and layoffs.