Essentials: How to Get Ahead While Job Hugging

For good reason, millions of workers feel as though they’re clinging to their jobs for dear life. Far fewer promotions are being handed out than there were two years ago. Raises are far lower too. Plus, seemingly every day a high-profile CEO announces that AI will change everyone’s jobs, reduce head count, or both.

Still, even when you’re feeling stuck, you can take productive steps to help propel your career in the short or long term. Some of these actions might seem so trivial that no one but you will notice them; others might have an immediate and visible impact. Together, they can make a huge difference. Indeed, in this economic environment, many companies want not only to identify the job huggers who are trying to be more productive, innovative, and problem-solving, but also to reward them. “We want our best talent to hug,” says Kevin Cashman, Korn Ferry’s vice chairman for CEO and enterprise leadership. 

In this version of Korn Ferry’s Essentials, our experts offer some tips.

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