The Career Ladder's New Shape: Loyalty's Lost Its Place The National Bureau of Economic Research recently published a study highlighting a profound shift in corporate America: the decline of loyalty as a key factor in climbing the career ladder.
Aspiring CEOs are now more likely to hop from company to company, accumulating diverse experience and skill sets that make them attractive candidates for top roles.
This trend is largely driven by the increasing importance of generalist human capital – knowledge gleaned from years of diverse work experiences.