The Rise of “Quiet Quitting”
Lately, the term “quiet quitting” has taken the internet by storm, sparking debates about work ethic, employee expectations, and the evolving definition of a “good” employee. But what does it actually mean? Is it a mass exodus of disengaged workers, or simply a re-evaluation of what we owe our employers beyond the agreed-upon contract?
The Context: A Shifting Work Landscape
The rise of “quiet quitting” can’t be separated from the broader context of our current work landscape. Years of hustle culture, increasing workloads, and the blurring of work-life boundaries have led many employees to feel burnt out and undervalued. The COVID-19 pandemic further exacerbated these issues, forcing a reassessment of priorities and igniting a desire for greater work-life balance.
Simultaneously, the rise of remote and hybrid work models has provided employees with more autonomy and flexibility, leading some to question the traditional expectations of being “always on” and going above and beyond.
