Happy New Year, Aftergrads! We’re kicking off the year with a conversation about meritocracy, networking, and side hustles while also sharing some of our predictions for the future of work. In 2022, it was quiet quitting. In 2023, it’s quiet hiring that will dominate headlines and impact how companies manage or mismanage their human capital. In response to these trends, we think there’s an opportunity to do the bare maximum.

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