Quiet Quitting at work – Causes and remedies

Quiet quitting isn’t about leaving a job.
It’s when people stay but mentally check out. They do the bare minimum. No excitement. No extra effort.

 

It’s a silent alarm. Your team may be losing interest right under your nose.

 

And it’s a big deal. Why?

  • Because it affects:
  • Your team’s morale
  • Your team’s productivity
  • Your company’s profitability
  • And everyone’s overall success
  • Resources are already stretched thin.
  • You need to get the best from your team.

 

What can employers do? Many of the causes are within your control:

 

➡️ Listen Well
Talk to your team often.
Listen to what they say. Then take action.

 

➡️ Recognize Efforts
Public recognition can boost morale.
A simple “thank you” goes a long way.

 

➡️ Promote Balance
Allow time for life outside work.
Overworked employees burn out.

 

➡️ Give Chances to Grow
Invest in them. Provide training.
Show them a career path.

 

➡️ Build a Positive Culture
Ensure everyone feels valued and respected.

 

➡️ Set Clear Goals
Clearly define roles. Tell them what you expect.

 

➡️ Lead by Example
Show excitement. Work hard.
Be the way you want them to be.

 

Quiet quitting isn’t just an employee issue. It’s a leadership opportunity. It’s a chance to re-engage, re-inspire, and revitalize your workplace.

 

Resources

 

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jwmba_gallup-reports-59-of-employees-are-filling-activity-7128733317364944896-vrdC

 

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/workers-disengaged-quiet-quitting-their-jobs-gallup/

 

https://www.gallup.com/workplace/349484/state-of-the-global-workplace.aspx

 

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/gallup_increasing-engagement-is-good-news-for-employees-activity-7079881851128983552-bpHr

 

https://www.gallup.com/workplace/398306/quiet-quitting-real.aspxhttps://hbr.org/2022/09/when-quiet-quitting-is-worse-than-the-real-thing

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