Quiet Quitting or Setting Boundaries? What the Latest Work Trend Really Means



The Rise of “Quiet Quitting”: A New Name for an Old Problem?

“Quiet quitting” has taken the internet by storm, sparking debates about work-life balance and employee expectations. But is it really a new phenomenon, or simply a fresh label for a long-standing issue? This trend, characterized by employees doing the bare minimum and resisting the pressure to go above and beyond, has ignited conversations about what it truly means to be engaged in today’s work environment.

Why Now? Understanding the Factors Fueling “Quiet Quitting”

The rise of “quiet quitting” can be attributed to several converging factors: