When the Ladder Breaks

How the Inversion of the Labor Market Reshapes Power and Progression

Jan 04, 2026

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Three professionals of different generations and backgrounds stand together outdoors, holding a ladder and looking upward, symbolizing stalled career progression and shared uncertainty in the modern labor market.

We should all be aware of the new realities upon us, including the inverted labor market. This structure does not just affect people who are unemployed or early in their careers. It has reshaped how…

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