Someone asked me this week if loyalty at work still exists. I paused before answering because the job market has changed so much. Layoffs, restructures, and uncertainty make people think differently about commitment.
Do you think loyalty at work is still realistic today?

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Loyalty at work should never exist.

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I would not say loyalty should never exist, but I think it looks different now. It is often based on mutual respect and opportunity rather than staying somewhere indefinitely.

Not like it used to used to your word was your bond

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I think many people feel that way. Work relationships used to feel more permanent, while today careers often move much faster and companies restructure more frequently.

I feel like it does in my place still, but it’s not quite how it used to be years ago!

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I don't. It's a thing of the past, and AI is only further cementing that as the case. When mass layoffs are the norm, it's hard to fault employees for having zero loyalty to employers and jobhopping whenever the opportunity presents itself.

I understand that perspective. When layoffs and restructures happen regularly, it naturally changes how people think about loyalty. Many employees now focus more on protecting their own careers rather than expecting long term security.

The common thought today is: They are never loyal to us, so I should never be loyal to them. Publications tell us that Generation Z is used to leaving as soon as it no longer feels right for them. Which can sometimes be as little as a year. Others of all generations attempt to remain loyal based on what their parents and grandparents have told or instilled in them. Overall, I would have to say it isn't the norm in today's world.

I think there is truth in that shift between generations. Some people still value loyalty because it was a strong norm before, while others see careers more as a series of opportunities rather than long term commitments.

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I think loyalty is a disadvantage to the employee that has likely been instilled in them by old fashioned parents who worked during a time where loyalty was rewarded. Loyalty has not been rewarded for a very, very long time at most companies. That is especially true today.

I have heard that argument many times. Loyalty used to be rewarded with stability and progression, but many employees feel that the exchange has changed.

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