"Glassdoor's latest numbers show something many leaders might not expect: Confidence is rising among those at the beginning and middle of their careers. Entry-level confidence ticked up 1.9 points and mid-level roles rose 2.3. After several years defined by layoffs, volatility, and reorganization, you'd think this group would be the most anxious. But instead, they're slowly stabilizing-and in many cases, feeling more empowered."
"Hybrid work and flexible career pathways also matter. Many early-career professionals now build identity and stability not from a single employer, but from a mosaic of work, skill-building, networking, and side projects. They have learned to diversify not only their income but their sense of purpose. This gives them a form of psychological safety: When your career has multiple anchors, no single wave capsizes the ship."
Confidence is increasing among early- and mid-career employees while many senior leaders are experiencing growing doubt. Glassdoor data show entry-level confidence rose 1.9 points and mid-level confidence rose 2.3 points. Years of layoffs, volatility, and reorganization pushed many professionals into instability, yet early-career workers are stabilizing and, in many cases, feeling more empowered. Younger employees, especially Gen Z, adapted to disrupted schools, unpredictable labor markets, and unstable news cycles, which normalized adaptation to change. Hybrid work and flexible career pathways allow identity and stability to be built from multiple projects, skills, and networks, creating psychological safety through diversified anchors. Younger workers now prioritize agency and autonomy over traditional ladder-climbing.
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