Job hugging: Why nobody is quitting their job - What in the World podcast, BBC World Service

Work feels more uncertain than it has in years. Layoffs, AI disruption, hiring freezes and a tough job market are leaving many people stuck. Click here to subscribe to our channel 👉🏽 https://bbc.in/3VyyriM So instead of hopping jobs for better pay or new opportunities, more people are doing the opposite. They’re staying put, even if they’re unhappy. It’s called “job hugging”. 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 BBC’s business reporter Emer Moreau on why it’s happening and whether sticking with your current role is a risk or a strategy. 00:00 Intro 02:03 What is job hugging? 03:04 How many people are job hugging? 03:53 Why are people staying put? 04:19 AI fears and Gen Z overcorrection 04:50 Benefits of staying in a job 05:29 The cost of employee disengagement 06:20 Risks of job hugging for your career 07:28 The tech sector 09:04 Early careers: how long should you stay? 10:18 Advice Watch more episodes from What in the World here 👉🏽 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz_B0PFGIn4eMOlGZclzdcHmv7s8BFQE6 Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Chelsea Coates, Emily Horler and Ash Mohamed Video producer: Baldeep Chahal Editor: Verity Wilde ---------------- This is the official BBC World Service YouTube channel. If you like what we do, you can also find us here: Instagram 👉🏽 https://www.instagram.com/bbcworldservice Twitter 👉🏽 https://twitter.com/bbcworldservice Facebook 👉🏽 https://facebook.com/bbcworldservice BBC World Service website 👉🏽 https://www.bbc.co.uk/worldserviceradio Thanks for watching and subscribing! #BBCWorldService #WorldService #jobmarket #aijobs #jobhunting