Great Resignation

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Employees in a modern office, some looking anxious, clinging to their desks, symbolizing 'job hugging' amidst economic uncertainty and the end of pay premiums.

Beyond the Great Resignation: The Rise of Job Hugging as Pay Premiums Vanish

The era of the Great Resignation is over. A new phenomenon, 'job hugging,' is emerging as employees cling to stability, but this high retention comes with a hidden cost to engagement and productivity.

Marcus Ellery·April 3, 2026