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- š Portfolio Careers, Skills Checklist, Corporate 'Love Bombingā- Jun 10, 2025
š Portfolio Careers, Skills Checklist, Corporate 'Love Bombingā- Jun 10, 2025
Jobs to beat layoff anxiety, your essential skills check, a manipulative tactic seeping into the workplace, and more work trends.
Hey, Work Pros! š With layoffs looming, itās time to turn anxiety into opportunity. Letās tackle the futureāand the presentāone gig at a timeā¦
On todayās agenda:
š Layoff anxiety & portfolio careers
ā ļø Essential skills checklist
š£ Corporate 'love bombingā
š¼ How to create an online portfolio
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Layoff Anxiety & Portfolio Career Options You Should Seriously Explore
Itās not your imagination ā layoff headlines are back. Tech giants, media titans, and even biotech firms continue to trim teams this quarter. In May alone, U.S. companies announced over 90,000 layoffs, with tech accounting for nearly 20% of them ā the highest monthly total so far this year.
But hereās the twist: More professionals arenāt just waiting for the next full-time gig. Theyāre embracing contract roles, consulting, and portfolio careers ā managing multiple income streams to weather uncertainty and gain flexibility.
According to MBO Partners, 64 million Americans did independent work last year ā a 69% increase over a decade.
Why the shift? Income diversification, more autonomy and variety with lifestyle changes, and a buffer against corporate instability (because who hasnāt had that Zoom meeting lately š).
Ready to build your portfolio career? Explore these options:
TODAYāS TASK
š Relationship Refresh ā Take 10 minutes to reconnect with one professional contact you've lost touch with this year. Send a short message to check in, share a quick update, or provide support. Strong networks are built in small moments. Networking tips Ā»
TREND WATCH
Corporate 'Love Bombing' is a Thing ā How to Spot and Combat It
This emotionally manipulative tactic is seeping beyond the dating scene and into the workplaceā¦
Digesting the data: āLove bombingā involves employers overloading employees with praise and attention to manipulate or influence them. A Harvard Business Review study found 30% of workers report experiencing manipulative behavior from superiors, with 18% feeling unsafe as a result. Excessive praise without genuine intent can lead to burnout, and employees subjected to this behavior are 40% more likely to leave within a year.
Outlook for work pros: While praise can motivate, when itās used to manipulate, it harms morale and culture. Leaders should aim for authentic recognition, not empty flattery, to avoid burnout and disengagement. Employees, recognizing these tactics, can set boundaries to protect their well-being.
š£ See the full corporate ālove bombingā report Ā»
THE WORK PULSE
šŗ People are Pretending to Work ā Salon
Whatās unfolding: Remote workers are increasingly pretending to be busy as a response to heightened surveillance. Experts warn that excessive monitoring leads to disengagement and lower productivity, as employees focus more on looking busy than producing results.
Why it matters: Micromanagement can damage trust and morale. Leaders should prioritize results over constant monitoring to maintain employee autonomy, satisfaction, and productivity.
š©ŗ Healthcare Employment Boom ā McKnights
Whatās unfolding: The healthcare sector continues to experience growth, with 62,000 jobs added in May. This trend indicates a strong demand for healthcare professionals and opportunities for career advancement in this field.
Why it matters: For professionals in or entering the healthcare industry, this growth presents opportunities for career development and job security. Staying informed about industry trends can aid in strategic career planning.
š„ŗ Broken Career Ladder for Grads ā ABC News
Whatās unfolding: Advancements in AI, particularly chatbots like ChatGPT, are threatening entry-level positions traditionally held by recent college graduates. Experts warn that AI could replace or reshape these roles, leading to concerns about a "broken" career ladder for new entrants into the workforce.
Why it matters: This development is crucial for career professionals to monitor, as it signals a shift in hiring practices and job structures. Understanding these changes can help professionals adapt and strategize for future career growth.
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PERSONAL BRANDING
How to Create an Online Portfolio in 2025: A Quick Guide
Although a creative and perfectly written rĆ©sumĆ© can help you stand out from the crowd, employers look for more than just experience listed on a piece of paper when screening candidates. They want to see physical evidence of your work, and feedback from others that youāre good at what you do.
Cue the online portfolio ā where you can demonstrate all of that, and much more.
In this guide, weāll explore everything you need to know about online portfolios, including what they are and why theyāre useful, as well as how to develop your own.
š Read the guide to creating an online portfolio Ā»
RESOURCE ROUNDUP
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WEEKLY GOODY
Your Essential Skills CHECKLIST
Having the right skill set ā ranging from soft to hard skills, and everything in between ā will do wonders for you: it makes you more employable, more promotable and more successful in any job. Wondering which skills will help you achieve this? Look no further than our Essential Skills List. Grab your checklist ā itās on the house!
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BREAKROOM
SMART READS
š Summer Work Outfit Ideas for Any Type of Workplace
ā Personal Qualities and Skills that Employers Look For
š¤¦āāļø Common CV Mistakes to Watch Out For
š¬ Missed last weekās issue āWork AI Failsā? Read it Ā»
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