The Whispers of “Quiet Quitting”
Lately, the term “quiet quitting” has been echoing across workplaces, sparking debates and think pieces galore. It seems everyone’s whispering about it, but are we all on the same page about what it actually means? Is it a silent epidemic of disengaged employees, or is it simply a matter of workers setting healthy boundaries?
Unpacking the Buzzword: What is Quiet Quitting?
The phrase “quiet quitting” went viral in 2022, capturing the zeitgeist of a workforce grappling with burnout and disillusionment, particularly in the wake of the pandemic. While definitions vary, it generally refers to employees doing the bare minimum at work—fulfilling their job requirements but not going above and beyond, opting out of extra tasks, and generally disengaging from the hustle culture.
