Mass tech layoffs from companies like Microsoft, Meta, and Nike are reshaping the labor market. Workers are now prioritizing job stability over higher salaries, a trend dubbed the 'Great Stay' or 'job hugging.' Key data points: 62% of workers prioritize long-term security over better pay, job-switching appetite is at a five-year low, and economic anxiety is causing workers to delay major life milestones. The public sector, traditionally seen as less competitive on salary, now has a rare opportunity to attract tech talent — including cybersecurity professionals — as private sector instability drives candidates toward stable government roles.
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