5 trends in 2025 that are defining the future of work
Inspired by the popular movie character Shrek, who refused to be perfect or follow others, Career Shrekking is an emerging workplace trend. In this, employees deliberately choose to do simpler and lower-stress roles instead of running behind promotions, leadership positions, or higher pay. But, why? Well, career Shrekking shows a shift in one’s priorities; for some professionals their mental health, work-life balance, flexibility, and personal fulfillment matter more than their job titles or status. This is quite common these days among Gen Z and younger millennials, who prefer having manageable workloads over having burnout-driven career growth.
