“Quiet quitting” has taken over as the latest trending topic in business, flooding social media and news sites. Here’s a look at what quiet quitting is, why employees are participating in the phenomenon, what it means for employers and how to prevent it from happening at your workplace.
What Is Quiet Quitting?
Quiet quitting describes the recent trend of employees setting boundaries at their jobs to prevent their workflow from spilling into their personal lives, often alluding to doing the bare minimum or refusing to go the extra mile. Examples of this include:
- Dropping tasks or refusing new ones that employees believe lie outside of their job description
- Not responding to work messages outside of their allotted 9-5 work schedule
- Only doing what is asked and not taking initiative to go above and beyond
The ongoing pandemic has been the catalyst for quiet quitting. The workforce had to adjust to a drastic shift, which has been impossible to alleviate for some. While some companies have been able to provide a flexible situation for their employees, from working remotely to adjusting their hours, others have been forced to delegate additional responsibilities.
