Why quiet quitting may do more harm than good

Doing the bare minimum in the office can lead to disengagement and poor job satisfaction. It's better to engage with your manager and work out a solution — or look for a new position  
Why quiet quitting may do more harm than good

This global phenomenon has been given a name — quiet quitting.

As employees return to the office, reports are emerging that their work habits have changed since the start of the pandemic. Gone are the days when they went above and beyond for their bosses, working late into the evening and volunteering for extra work. Now, they arrive on the dot of nine, leaving as soon as the clock strikes five. And they do exactly what’s required of them, but no more, in the hours in between.

This global phenomenon has been given a name — quiet quitting.

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