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🔄 Hybrid work isn’t a perk — it’s a dealbreaker + top jobs - May 27, 2025
Plus: your relocation checklist, WFH tips, job hopping worries, and the latest work trends.
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Hi Work Warriors! 💪 Summer’s heating up — and so is the demand for hybrid freedom. Whether you're job hunting or just upgrading your 9–5, we’ve got you covered…
On today’s agenda:
🔄 Hybrid isn’t a perk anymore + 2025’s top jobs
📋 Relocating for work: CHECKLIST
🤩 VIDEO: WFH tips to stay motivated
🦘 Job-hopping trend worries
👇 Read on…
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Hybrid Work Isn’t a Perk Anymore — It’s a Career Dealbreaker in 2025
If you think hybrid work is just a “nice-to-have” perk, think again. In 2025, it’s fast becoming a make-or-break factor for job seekers and career pros alike. According to recent surveys, 55% of employees now prefer hybrid work arrangements — and employers are feeling the pressure to adapt or lose talent (Forbes).
Why it matters? The days of rigid 9-to-5 office-only jobs are fading. Hybrid work offers the flexibility professionals crave: better work-life balance, less commute stress, and the freedom to manage your day your way. Skip the cubicle blues!
What smart pros should do:
Prioritize roles offering hybrid or flexible work
Highlight your adaptability and tech skills for remote collaboration
Network with professionals thriving in hybrid environments
Stay updated on hybrid-friendly employers
If your dream job still demands full-time office hours, maybe it’s time for a change?
TODAY’S TASK
📌 Optimize Your Hybrid Work Setup
Adjust your home and office workspaces today for maximum comfort and productivity. Think ergonomic chair, good lighting, and minimizing distractions. 10 tips to help »
PRODUCTIVITY
VIDEO: Working from Home — 10 Tips to Stay Motivated and Productive
With the worldwide lockdown in full force, most of us are bound to the house and are working from home. However, remote work comes with its drawbacks when you’re used to an office environment – how do you separate work and home life? How do you stay productive?
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THE WORK PULSE
🦘 Job-Hopping Trend Worries — Glass Almanac
What’s unfolding: Gen Z employees are changing jobs more frequently than previous generations, driven by a desire for better pay, growth, and culture. This fast turnover is creating instability and recruitment challenges for employers.
Why it matters: Job-hopping can fast-track career growth and better pay, but too much movement may concern employers. Striking the right balance is crucial.
👻 The Rise of Ghostworking — NY Post
What’s unfolding: Ghostworking is when employees appear busy but are disengaged or unproductive, often due to burnout or lack of motivation. This hidden underperformance can go unnoticed by management.
Why it matters: Early detection of ghostworking can help address burnout, improve morale, and prevent a drop in overall team productivity.
⏳ Retirement Age Is Rising — USA Today
What’s unfolding: Social Security and Medicare eligibility ages are being gradually raised due to longer life expectancies and funding challenges. This means many workers will need to stay employed longer.
Why it matters: Both employees and employers must prepare for extended careers and adjust financial planning and workforce strategies accordingly.
✈️ Travel Trend Boosts Employee Wellbeing — HR News
What’s unfolding: A recent trend encourages employees to take frequent short wellness trips or micro-vacations to recharge and reduce stress. Employers are starting to recognize its benefits for mental health.
Why it matters: Embracing short wellness trips can help you avoid burnout, stay motivated, and maintain peak performance at work.
JOB BOARD
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CAREER PLANNING
Digital Nomad Jobs: 25 Best Options (With Salary Prospects)
Some generations ago, hearing the word “nomad” would bring to mind groups of people that had no permanent home, drifting from one place to the next to earn a living, and from pasture to pasture to feed their animals.
In the digital age, however, the same word paints an entirely different mental image. It brings to mind plane tickets, freeways, coffee shops and laptops.
If that’s the lifestyle you’re envisioning for yourself (the latter, that is), read on…
🗺️ Explore the 25 Best Jobs for Digital Nomads »
RESOURCE ROUNDUP
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WEEKLY GOODY
Relocating for Work [CHECKLIST]
Relocating for a new job can be equal parts thrilling and overwhelming… To help you reduce stress and focus on the excitement of your fresh start, we’ve put together a handy checklist. Our Relocating for Work Checklist will guide you through every step — from planning to packing to settling in — so you can make your move smooth and successful.
👇 Grab your checklist — it’s on the house!
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BREAKROOM
SMART READS
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֎ 50 ChatGPT Interview Prep Prompts
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