3 in 30: 2026 Workplace Predictions

In this episode, Lauren and Marnie break down three major workplace predictions for 2026, drawing from leading reports by Indeed, Forbes, and McKinsey. After a quick lookback on 2025, Lauren and Marnie dive deep into what’s ahead for the new year as it relates to job searching and larger workplace cultural shifts. You’ll Learn: Why the 2026 job market may feel familiar and how to job search accordingly Why values alignment is becoming a top priority for employees How AI will reshape expectations for leadership as it relates to transparency Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: Follow Career Contessa: 2025 Workplace Predictions Episode: Prediction 1 - Indeed Article: Prediction 2 - Forbes Article: Prediction 3 - McKinsey Article: Recommended Online Assessment: Follow Marnie on Instagram: Follow Lauren on LinkedIn: Resources Marnie’s Instagram Reel on Negotiation: Marnie’s Interview Prep eBook: 10% Discount Code: CCPOD Marnie’s Resume Template: The Job Search Dashboard: CareerFitter Online Assessment: Career Contessa Resources Book 1:1 career coaching session: Take an online course: Get your personalized salary report: Browse open jobs: Sponsor: Stop waiting and start selling with Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at shopify.com/careercontessa. See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

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3 in 30: 2026 Workplace Predictions is an episode from The Career Contessa Podcast by Lauren McGoodwin.

This episode is 00:32:41 long.

This episode was published on Jan 6, 2026.

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