You may have heard of the Great Resignation, but are you familiar with the Great Reshuffle?

While the Great Resignation alluded to the many folks who resigned from their jobs, the Great Reshuffle refers to those who are rethinking their priorities and reinventing themselves. Anthony Kloss, the originator of the term ‘Great Resignation,’ says “There’s now a greater ability for people to fit work into their lives, instead of having lives that squeeze into their work.”

Some may be considering a new career – researching new industries that offer flexible schedules, higher wages, better benefits, or are more synchronous with their core values. Others may have taken a totally different approach, deciding to go out on their own by either freelancing or starting their own businesses.

But what if you’re one of those people who is currently employed? Can you benefit from the Great Reshuffle? According to career strategy coach, Tiffany Uman, the answer is ‘yes.’ It’s a great opportunity for you to be proactive when it comes to your career success.

She says, “The Great Reshuffle is a perfect foundation to seize opportunities internally more strategically and intentionally than ever before. And because you’ve already established a track record in your company and forged key relationships, now it’s time to kick things into higher gear and advocate for what you want.”

But how should you go about it?

Think about your priorities first. Then, approach your manager and have a conversation about what matters most to you with regard to your current position and career goals. For instance, are you seeking:

• Work-life balance? According to a LinkedIn® survey, work-life balance is the highest priority for workers. Is it on the top of your list?
• Flexibility? Is where, when and how you work (i.e., hybrid, working remotely, job shares, etc.) important to you?
• Well-being? Employees who feel cared for at work are 3.2x more likely to be happy at their jobs (LinkedIn’s 2022 Global Talent Trends Report). What makes you happy?
• Compensation and benefits? Not just salary and health insurance. How about professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, etc.?
• Company culture. Are trust and empathy valued and practiced in the workplace?

If you feel like you don’t have the leverage to get what you want in your current position, now is a good time to seek opportunities elsewhere because the Great Reshuffle also refers to companies and how they’re approaching their employees and new hires.

It’s important for upper management to set the tone for making their departments a place where their team members want to work (and want to stay). According to LinkedIn’s 2022 Global Talent Trends Report, “Company culture is already being reshaped by employee demands to be seen as unique individuals rather than interchangeable widgets.”

Those employers who can rethink how, when and where work gets done, will have the advantage of attracting new hires when compared to those who don’t. And when you’re one of those potential employees, having your priorities top-of-mind can give you the leverage you need to negotiate a new and exciting position during the Great Reshuffle.