Quiet Quitting or Setting Boundaries? Unpacking the Latest Workplace Trend

The Rise of “Quiet Quitting“: What Does It Mean?

The term “quiet quitting” has exploded across social media and infiltrated water cooler conversations, becoming the latest buzzword in the workplace lexicon. But what exactly does it mean? Is it simply a new term for an age-old phenomenon, or does it signal a shift in employee attitudes and expectations?

Burnout and the Great Resignation: Setting the Scene

To understand “quiet quitting,” we need to look at the context in which it emerged. The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a wave of burnout and reevaluation of priorities. Employees, many facing increased workloads and blurred boundaries between work and personal life, began seeking a better work-life balance. This led to the “Great Resignation,” with millions quitting their jobs in search of better opportunities and a healthier relationship with work.

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