Recent reports indicate a shift in the U.S. labor market dynamics, with workers increasingly engaging in 'job hugging' rather than the previously common practice of 'job hopping.' This change is attributed to a weakening labor market, ongoing tech sector layoffs, and concerns over artificial intelligence's impact on employment. Traditionally, American workers have been characterized by high mobility, frequently changing jobs to seek better opportunities. However, this mobility has stalled, leaving many employees in roles they do not prefer, often constrained by factors such as housing limitations and financial incentives known as "golden handcuffs." Despite a high rate of job departures, conventional retention strategies like increased pay or improved titles appear ineffective, prompting calls for alternative approaches to employee retention.