The Lattice Approach, Google’s AI Dreamer & Freebie Habit Tracker - Feb 20, 2025

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Howdy, Work Pros! Career growth isn’t a straight climb anymore — it’s a dynamic path. In this crazy and ever-changing work world, adaptability can take you FAR. Ready to move beyond the traditional ladder?

On the agenda: 

🕸️ The Lattice Approach: Time to forget traditional career ladders.

🙌 Career Planner: Plan to thrive with this easy download.

🌌 Google’s Dreamer Tool: Tech firm announces AI career matcher.

SPOTLIGHT 

Forget Career Ladders — It’s Time to Climb a Lattice

If you’ve been stuck for a while in your role with little sign of growth or promotion, it’s time to think outside the box. The traditional career ladder is seen as a straight climb upwards, but this doesn’t always work anymore. Work environments in 2025 are more dynamic and flexible, while the most ambitious professionals are turning to career lattices to making lateral, diagonal, and strategic moves to acquire skills, network, and earning power. 🌱

Why The Lattice Approach Works:

✔ Increased Options: Moving sideways or diagonally opens doors that a straight path simply cannot.
✔ Skill Stacking: By diversifying your skillset, you become more valuable and knowledgeable.
✔ Higher Earning Potential: As a more multi-functional talent you’ll be in higher demand.

This infographic showcases the difference:

Actionable Tips To Begin:

🔹 Collaborate with other teams to take on projects and gain skills.
🔹 Network across departments and industries to build different types of connections.
🔹 Consider taking courses in AI, leadership, and high-demand fields.
🔹 Analyze any potential for a lateral move to unlock future leadership/better roles.

Read our Career Development Guide to start climbing your own career lattice:

THURSDAY’S STEAL

Plan to Thrive in 2025 with This Easy Career Growth Planner

CareerAddict’s fillable and downloadable Career Planner is your go-to blueprint to setting goals, tracking progress, and staying on top of your professional game.

Designed to help you map out your journey with clarity and confidence, this planner is packed with tools like:

✅ Goal-Setting Templates: Define what achieving looks like.
✅ Self-Assessment: Better understand your potential and talents.
✅ Progress Trackers: Stay focused and celebrate your wins.

Whether you’re climbing the corporate ladder, transitioning to another role, or chasing a passion project, this planner will help you crush your goals. 😏

Community promo ends Feb 23 — midnight EST.

CAREER EXPLORATION

20 Al-Proof Jobs that Can Lead to Long-Lasting Careers

You've probably heard a lot about how artificial intelligence is shaking up the job market and creating ripples of change in various industries. But, amidst all this talk of machines taking over jobs, you might wonder: “Are there careers safe from this AI disruption?”

Lucky enough, that's exactly what this guide explores. Be ready to discover which jobs are AI-proof, how to future-proof your career, and what makes certain roles low risk of automation.

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WEEKLY FREEBIE

Habit Tracker: Enhance Focus and Productivity

🔁 Habits are a powerful thing. The healthier our patterns, the healthier, happier and more productive we can become.

Instead of waiting for the right moment to make changes, why not start right away? Our downloadable and fillable Habit Tracker (on the house) comes with recommendations that can improve your focus, help you gain knowledge, and maintain a positive mood in and out of work.

NEWS & TRENDS

1️⃣ Google’s Career Dreamer Tool Announced — Yet another of Google's "experiments," this time coming from its Grow with Google job initiative. [Android Police]

2️⃣ The 5 Most In-Demand Jobs by 2030 — The Future of Jobs Report 2025 reveals 5 key factors that will drive a net creation of 78M jobs by 2030. [WEF]

3️⃣ Barbara Corcoran: This Trend Is Bad For Your Pocket — Workers rely on raises, bonuses and promotions to advance their earnings. This trend makes it difficult. [MSN]

4️⃣ Career Catfishing On The Rise – But Why? — Would you apply for a job, go through the interview process and sign a contract… just to not turn up? [Stylist]

5️⃣ The ‘Revenge Quitting’ Work Trend — ‘Revenge quitting’ is trending on TikTok among Gen Z workers – but can it ever work to your advantage? Career experts weigh in. [Stylist]

WORKPLACE

Office Yoga: 10 Exercises to Help You Stay Active

Hate normal push-ups? Me too! The desk chaturanga makes push ups super easy with the desk supporting most of your weight. To build some upper body strength, rest your hands on your desk (shoulder width apart) and step your feet back so that you’re in a diagonal push up position.

Once you have the correct form, inhale and you push yourself in towards the desk and pull your elbows towards your ribs. Exhale as you press your chest back up to your starting position. Repeat this 10–15 times and do as many repetitions as you want spaced throughout the day.

BREAKROOM

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