February 26, 2026
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Vital signs: Workers are clinging to their jobs in 2026

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Given the struggling labor market, those who are employed in 2026 are clinging to their jobs as job hugging, clinging to a current role out of market fear rather than loyalty, is becoming more common, according to a report from ResumeBuilder.com. Released in February, 57% of employees surveyed are workers identifying as “job huggers,” up…

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