Worker Anxiety Skyrockets in 2023 Over Layoffs and Return-to-Office Policies, But Potential 2024 Rate Cuts Spark Optimism
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Mentions of "anxiety" in job reviews surged 338% in 2023, capturing concerns about layoffs, return-to-office policies, and AI disrupting work.
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Mentions of "layoffs" rose 293%, "RTO" 476%, "ChatGPT" 2,639%, and "burnout" 12%.
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Economic uncertainty, recession fears, layoffs, and return-to-office mandates contributed to worker anxiety.
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There's cautious optimism for 2024 with cooling inflation, a stabilizing job market, and potential hybrid work arrangements.
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The Fed signaling rate cuts in 2024 sent stocks to record highs, sparking economic optimism.