Quiet Quitting or Setting Boundaries? What the Latest Work Trend Really Means
The Rise of “Quiet Quitting”
The internet is buzzing with talk of “quiet quitting,” a term that has sparked debates about work-life balance, employee engagement, and the very nature of a job. But is this really a new phenomenon, or have we simply slapped a trendy label on an age-old struggle?
Understanding the Changing Work Landscape
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about significant shifts in the way we work. Remote work, flexible schedules, and the blurring of personal and professional lives became the norm for many. This period of upheaval also led employees to re-evaluate their priorities and question what they truly want out of their careers.
Enter “quiet quitting.” The term, popularized on social media, generally refers to employees who choose to do the bare minimum at work. They fulfill their job descriptions but refrain from going above and beyond, opting out of extra projects, overtime, and office politics.
