The Silent Shift: Quiet Quitting and Quiet Firing Take Center Stage
The workplace as we know it is changing, and not always for the better. Two trends, “quiet quitting” and “quiet firing,” have taken the internet by storm, sparking countless debates about employee engagement, management styles, and the very nature of work itself. These trends, while seemingly opposed, might point to a deeper, more concerning issue: a fundamental breakdown in workplace communication.
Decoding the Trends: What is Quiet Quitting vs. Quiet Firing?
Quiet quitting isn’t about literally quitting your job. Instead, it describes a mindset where employees do the bare minimum, disengaging from tasks beyond their defined job description. They clock in and clock out, fulfilling their contractual obligations without going the extra mile.
