Special Edition: Work in 2025 – RTO, Rise of 'Job Hugging' & Role of AI
The NewsWorthy
Erica Mandy
4.7 • 1.3K Ratings
🗓️ 30 August 2025
⏱️ 25 minutes
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Summary
From "job hugging" to return-to-office policies and the changing role of artificial intelligence, new trends and expectations are reshaping the modern workplace. In this episode, we explore what it all means for both employers and employees, how they compare to past shifts like the Great Resignation, and what strategies can help organizations adapt to the future of work.
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| 0:00.0 | Today is Saturday, August 30th. |
| 0:02.2 | As we head into Labor Day, we're taking a closer look at the job market and the future of work. |
| 0:07.4 | You've probably already heard terms like the Great Resignation or even quiet quitting. |
| 0:11.4 | But now there's a new trend, job hugging. |
| 0:14.5 | So why are more people clinging to their jobs even as they feel less engaged at work? |
| 0:19.1 | Plus, we're talking about return to office debates, |
| 0:21.9 | the impact of AI on work culture and careers, |
| 0:25.4 | demographic shifts in the workforce, and more. |
| 0:28.1 | Our expert guest today is Caroline Walsh. |
| 0:30.3 | She's a managing vice president in Gartner's HR practice, |
| 0:33.2 | where she helps leaders build talent and workforce strategies, |
| 0:36.2 | and she's here to share the data, |
| 0:38.2 | trends, and even some advice. Welcome, welcome to the Newsworthy special edition Saturday, |
| 0:45.5 | when we sit down with a different expert or celebrity every Saturday to talk about something |
| 0:49.0 | in the news. Don't forget to tune in every Monday through Friday for our regular episodes |
| 0:53.0 | when we provide all the day's news in just 10 minutes. |
| 0:55.9 | It's fast, fair, fun, and on the go. |
| 0:58.5 | I'm Erica Mandy. It's time for today's special edition Saturday. |
| 1:01.9 | You ready? Let's do this. |
| 1:07.3 | Caroline Walsh, thank you so much for joining us here on The Newsworthy. |
| 1:10.2 | Erica, thank you so much for having me. I'm so thrilled to be here. |
| 1:13.0 | So let's just get a lay of the land to start out. How would you describe the job market right now? |
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