Career Growth, Job Mobility, and the Modern Workforce

Career Growth, Job Mobility, and the Modern Workforce

From This Week in Business by The Wharton School

May 13, 2026 · 11 min

About this episode

Matthew Bidwell discusses job hopping, adaptability, and the impact of economic conditions and AI on new graduates' career decisions.

Matthew Bidwell, Professor of Management at the Wharton School, explores the realities of job hopping, the importance of adaptability and skill-building early in a career, and how economic conditions and AI may shape career decisions for new graduates entering the workforce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: The Wharton School

Guest: Matthew Bidwell

Topics covered

  • career growth
  • job mobility
  • modern workforce
  • adaptability
  • skill-building
  • economic conditions
  • AI

Keywords

  • career growth
  • job mobility
  • adaptability
  • skill-building
  • AI
  • economic conditions
  • workforce

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Organizations: Wharton School

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