Economic uncertainty: Three quarters of professionals prepare to look for another job; more than a quarter have a side hustle for extra income
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 3 August 2023 - Amid fears over widespread layoffs and hiring freezes, career cushioning has become a recent workplace trend. The term which refers to the process of being proactive about your career prospects to "soften the blow" should anything go wrong with your current job – is a phenomenon that Robert Walters, the world-leading specialist professionals recruitment consultancy, believes has grown in prominence as Hong Kong struggle to maintain financial stability in the face of global economic recession.