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Working the Future blog: our latest insights and future of work sensemaking

The rise of 'career catfishing' and 'revenge quitting' - and what you can do about them.

2025-02-22 11:15

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Head Kandi, FUTURE OF WORK, 21st CENTURY LEADERSHIP, INTERGENERATIONAL DYNAMICS, MULTIGENERATIONAL WORKFORCE, FUTURE OF WORK STRATEGY, REMOTE WORK, GEN Z,

The rise of 'career catfishing' and 'revenge quitting' - and what you can do about them.

Two challenging trends that are set to rise over the course of this year...

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Both "revenge quitting" (abruptly leaving jobs in response to negative experiences) and "career catfishing" (accepting a job and refusing to show up on day one) reflect simmering grievances amongst a new generation of workers. 

 

These practices signal a deepening rift between large corporations and younger employees. 

 

The trends are expected to intensify this year as Generation Z in particular seeks to reclaim control over their working lives.

 

Read about the steps you can take to address these challenges.

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