For many years, career success was mostly viewed as a linear path, often compared to climbing a ladder. Moving up in the same field, advancing within the same function, earning titles in sequence, and showing an uninterrupted career path on a resume were seen as key signs of a strong professional profile.

For white collar employees, the concern is no longer limited to falling behind the agenda. Today, many professionals are also worried that their field of expertise, role, or skill set may lose relevance.

Ryan Breslow, the CEO of Bolt, said the company laid off its entire HR team during a restructuring process. He also claimed that some problems disappeared after this decision, sparking a wider debate in the global business world about the role of Human Resources departments.

For many years, compensation policies have been one of the least transparent areas within organizations. That is now starting to change.

There was a time when fulfilling defined responsibilities within a standard 9-to-5 work schedule was considered enough. Then came the great resignation, which pushed more radical career decisions into the spotlight.

In recent years, many organizations have rapidly placed AI on their agenda. New tools have been implemented, integrations have been made into existing systems, and teams have started using these technologies.