‘Career cushioning,’ latest workplace trend, has employees trying to protect themselves heading into 2024
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A workplace trend known as “career cushioning” has employees setting up Plan B initiatives — so that if they’re downsized by their companies, they’re prepared for it. Here’s what to know.