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Quiet Quitting

What is Quiet Quitting?

Quiet Quitting means when an employee does the minimum requirements of the role, putting in no more time, effort, or enthusiasm than necessary.

How Quiet Quitting Works.

Quiet Quitters continue to work on their primary responsibilities, yet they are less willing to engage in activities such as staying late, showing up early, or attending non-mandatory meetings.

The term quiet quitting is also applied in non-work life, such as marriages and relationships.

We’ve listed some signs that will start to show that an employee is leading towards quiet quitting:

  1. Disengagement: Employees will show decreased motivation, low productivity, and lack of courage towards their responsibilities.
  2. Quality of Work: Since the employee needs more motivation, their quality of work will decrease and give little to no effort.
  3. Absenteeism: Employees will start to take more sick days and constant tardiness without a clear explanation.
  4. Communication: Employees will start to distance themselves from work-related conversations or interactions and keep their dissatisfaction to themselves instead of talking about it.
  5. Job Searching: Employees who quit quietly are most likely to be actively searching for other job opportunities without their current employer knowing.
  6. Social Withdrawal: Employees limit their interactions to their tasks only. They will begin to refrain from social interactions, team meetings, or informal gatherings.

For management to tackle quiet quitting, their focus should be shifted to promoting open communication and regular feedback. Encourage honesty, monthly one-to-one meetings, and development programs, all addressing potential issues that employees may have.

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At GCS Malta, our expert recruiters can assist you with finding your ideal candidate—both in skill and cultural fit. Recruiting is two-way, so we aim to place our candidates with their ideal employers. Check out our vacancies and contact us today for more information on our services.

Article written by Neil Psaila