The unpredictability of the state of the American workplace continues to be on the minds of employees as the New Year of 2024 beckons. The response to this instability of job security has created a workplace trend known as “career cushioning.” Workers are setting up Plan B initiatives — so that if they should be downsized by their companies, they’re prepared for it. Here’s more on this emerging trend. Career cushioning is a strategy in which employees add security to their careers by taking proactive steps like attending networking nights, updating their resumes and LinkedIn profiles, and perhaps even applying for jobs. That’s…
