The Great Resignation’s Aftershocks: Quiet Quitting & Loud Firing
The workplace can feel like a battlefield. In the wake of the Great Resignation, we’re seeing two extreme reactions collide: quiet quitting and loud firing. Employees, burned out and disillusioned, are “quiet quitting” – doing the bare minimum and mentally checking out. Meanwhile, some employers, feeling the pressure of a tight labor market, are resorting to “loud firing” – dramatic, often public dismissals meant to send a message. This clash of extremes begs the question: Is there a healthy middle ground?
Why the Trends? Understanding Quiet Quitting and Loud Firing
To understand the solution, we need to dissect the problem. Quiet quitting is often a symptom of larger issues – feeling undervalued, overworked, and lacking growth opportunities. It’s a silent protest against a workplace culture that prioritizes hustle over well-being.
Loud firing, on the other hand, can stem from a need for control in uncertain times. It can be a fear-based reaction to shifting power dynamics, where companies overcompensate for perceived vulnerability.
