Quiet-quitting is not a concept that has just appeared. It has been practiced for several decades before. It tells the story of a revolt against the hustle culture, which encourages going above and beyond the call of duty. The term itself may sound like people are quitting… but quietly. What does that mean? Is it as simple as handing out resignation letters when the boss is not in the office? 

All You Need To Know About Quiet-Quitting

Well, sounds about right, but not really. The concept is even more complex than that. However, don’t fret! We are pretty sure that you will find it familiar.

Defining The Misnomer

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Quiet-quitting is the act of doing the bare minimum. You are not over-performing, but you are also not under-performing. You only do the tasks that you are required to do. Tasks that are not listed in your job description are ignored and you do not feel even an ounce of guilt.

Your superiors can’t lash out at you. If they do, then it’s their problem because you, as an employee, have done your responsibilities. The quality of your job is not taken into account. You did your job, that’s what matters. 

A Rising Workplace Trend

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Remember when we were hit with the pandemic in 2019? That is when this trend started taking over organizations. In addition to causing disruptions in everyone’s life, such as limitations and a lockdown on public interactions, the COVID-19 epidemic caused several people to re-evaluate their professional choices.

This era is known as The Great Resignation. The word refers to the abrupt upsurge in job resignations brought on by the COVID-19 outbreak, which made many people re-evaluate where, how, and why they work. In 2021 and 2022, the record-breaking trend took centre stage in the news as turnover kept hitting all-time highs.

Signs Of Quiet-Quitting

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Just because you completely unplug from work after working hours, doesn’t mean you are planning to quit, or not enjoying work. It could also mean that you prioritize work-life balance, which is good for you! There is a thin line between this and quiet quitting. 

Look out for these signs of quiet-quitting:

• Absent to meetings
• Late to work
• Early to leave work
• Low productivity
• Little to no contribution to team projects
• Not participating in planning or meetings
• Lacking passion or enthusiasm

One of the ways employers can help their employee who is suspected of trying quiet-quitting is they should identify said employee’s reasons for behaving like that. Sometimes, quiet-quitting isn’t all about feeling dissatisfied at work. It could also have something to do with burnout. If they are experiencing burnout, try to help them manage it. Just imagine being in a place that doesn’t value your hard work, of course, you won’t think twice about leaving, right?

Now, meet the second born of the family, quiet-hiring.