The Rise of “Quiet Quitting”
The workplace seems to have coined a new phrase: “quiet quitting.” It’s become a hot topic, sparking debates across social media and infiltrating conversations around the water cooler (or perhaps more accurately, the virtual water cooler). But is it really a new phenomenon, or have we simply given a catchy name to something many employees have been doing for years?
Understanding the Backdrop of Quiet Quitting
The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically shifted the landscape of work. Remote work, flexible schedules, and the blurring of lines between personal and professional lives became the norm for many. This period also sparked a widespread reevaluation of priorities, with many individuals placing a higher value on well-being and work-life balance.
Enter “quiet quitting.” The term, in its essence, refers to employees doing the bare minimum required of their job description and no more. They’re not going above and beyond, they’re not chasing promotions, and they’re certainly not burning the midnight oil.
