The Rise of Quiet Quitting

The whisperings started subtly, then erupted across social media platforms, quickly becoming a trending topic – ‘Quiet Quitting‘. It’s the phenomenon of employees doing the bare minimum at work, no longer subscribing to the ‘hustle culture’ or going above and beyond. While some applaud it as a form of self-preservation, others criticize it as a prelude to disengagement and career stagnation. But is ‘quiet quitting’ truly the answer to the pervasive issue of burnout?

Understanding the Burnout Epidemic

Before we delve into solutions, it’s crucial to understand the problem. Burnout, recognized by the World Health Organization as an occupational phenomenon, is characterized by:

• Feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion
• Increased mental distance from one’s job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one’s job
• Reduced professional efficacy

These symptoms don’t appear overnight. They’re often the culmination of prolonged exposure to chronic workplace stressors such as:

• Unmanageable workloads
• Lack of control and autonomy
• Unclear job expectations or unfair treatment
• Poor work-life balance
• Dysfunctional workplace dynamics

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