{"id":20603,"date":"2023-10-11T16:58:18","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T14:58:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/?p=20603"},"modified":"2026-03-16T10:30:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T08:30:58","slug":"quiet-quitting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/workforce-management\/quiet-quitting\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Quiet Quitting: Definition, Origin, and Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>quiet quitting <\/strong>trend is taking the world by storm \u2014 workers are fighting back!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over are the days of silent employees who bear the brunt of poor management and suffer from a staggering lack of career opportunities. Workers aren\u2019t taking it any longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We know it sounds far-fetched, but bear with us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll explore:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What quiet quitting is in 2023 and beyond,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to recognize the signs of quiet quitting,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If quiet quitting is healthy, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Buckle up as we dive deep into the exciting inner lives of quiet quitters.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Quiet-quitting-cover.jpg\" alt=\"Quiet quitting - cover\" class=\"wp-image-20585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Quiet-quitting-cover.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Quiet-quitting-cover-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Quiet-quitting-cover-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Quiet-quitting-cover-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-quiet-quitting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is quiet quitting?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/articles\/if-your-gen-z-co-workers-are-quiet-quitting-heres-what-that-means-11660260608\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wall Street Journal definition<\/a>, quiet quitting \u2014 also known as <em>soft quitting<\/em> and <em>silent quitting<\/em> \u2014 is the same as <em>\u201cnot taking your job too seriously.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In any case, quiet quitting is a new term that explains how and why employees do the bare minimum at work. In its simplest form, workers who quietly quit do not invest any more effort and time in their work than necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet, quiet quitters beg to differ.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, they may argue that they are simply making a healthy <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/work-life-quality-balance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">work-life balance<\/a>. In fact, many quiet quitters think that <a href=\"https:\/\/time.com\/6208115\/quiet-quitting-companies-response\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">setting firm boundaries<\/a> and spending time on personally fulfilling activities doesn\u2019t equate with <em>disliking their job<\/em>. In other words, quiet quitters often reject the notion that life should be all about work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s where the confusion arises \u2014 no watertight definition has so far been made for quiet quitting. As a result, this leaves plenty of room for different interpretations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever the definition we prefer, this phenomenon is probably here to stay in one form or another. But where did it come from? Let\u2019s explore the roots of quiet quitting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"is-quiet-quitting-real-what-are-its-origins\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is quiet quitting real? What are its origins?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although a viral topic, quiet quitting isn\u2019t yet another news trend. In fact, experts think of it as one of the great workforce shake-ups of our time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arguably, the first popular mention of quiet quitting comes from career coach <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@alifeafterlayoff\/video\/7071415799247949099?is_from_webapp=v1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bryan Creely<\/a>, who used to be a corporate recruiter. Creely posted a video on TikTok claiming that quiet quitting is about <em>\u201cdoing the minimum amount necessary in order to still maintain your position.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But that\u2019s just one side of the coin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HR professionals debate the origins of quiet quitting. Some say it comes from the Great Resignation \u2014 when dozens of millions of employees quit their jobs voluntarily and abruptly in 2021. Still, other experts claim that the <a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2022\/03\/the-great-resignation-didnt-start-with-the-pandemic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Great Resignation<\/a> started back in 2009, only to reach its peak during the recent pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, some credit the economist Mark Boldger with coining the term back in 2009.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, however, one conference paper states that quiet quitting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/364821194_QUIET_QUITTING_A_CONCEPTUAL_INVESTIGATION\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">had a predecessor in China<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2021, the country\u2019s hardworking and production-oriented culture was hit hard by Tang Ping (translated as <em>Lying flat<\/em>). This term suggests a breakup from the Chinese version of hustle culture \u2014 a workplace atmosphere where the focus is on intense ambition, success, and productivity at the expense of rest and work-life balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be that as it may, who is to blame \u2014 or credit \u2014 for the widespread nature of soft quitting?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whose-fault-is-it-that-employees-are-quietly-quitting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Whose fault is it that employees are quietly quitting?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We want to discuss an issue as old as time: <em>Do problems arise due to bad management or bad employees?<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The truth is that leaders have a lot more responsibility than their employees when it comes to quietly quitting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An <a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2022\/08\/quiet-quitting-is-about-bad-bosses-not-bad-employees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">article by Harvard Business Review<\/a> brings home this point. The authors state that their data indicate that <em>\u201cquiet quitting is usually less about an employee\u2019s willingness to work harder and more creatively, and more about a manager\u2019s ability to build a relationship with their employees where they are not counting the minutes until quitting time.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, if the manager isn\u2019t engaged at work, this will negatively affect employees. As another <a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2019\/06\/if-your-managers-arent-engaged-your-employees-wont-be-either\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">in-depth investigation by HBR<\/a> suggests, <em>\u201capproximately two-thirds of managers are either not engaged or actively disengaged in their work and workplace.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the flip side, data from the Pew Research Center suggest that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pewresearch.org\/social-trends\/2023\/03\/30\/how-americans-view-their-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">62% of employees say they are very satisfied<\/a> with their supervisor or managers. Yet, only 34% of employees are happy with their salaries, and a mere 33% state they are satisfied with their opportunities for developing new skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In any case, quiet quitting often happens because employees feel they are wasting their time and effort in a <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/toxic-work-environment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">toxic work environment<\/a>. This term describes workplaces where constant conflict persists between employees, managers, and across both of those groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of toxic environments, time management and productivity coach <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/alexis-haselberger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alexis Haselberger<\/a> says that she doesn\u2019t view soft quitting as a bad thing per se:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Alexis-Haselberger.jpeg\" alt=\"Alexis Haselberger, productivity coach\" class=\"wp-image-20592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Alexis-Haselberger.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Alexis-Haselberger-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Alexis-Haselberger-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Alexis-Haselberger-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cI don&#8217;t think quiet quitting is a totally negative thing, but rather a reasonable backlash to toxic productivity and capitalist culture.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If that wasn\u2019t mindblowing, wait until we meet quiet quitting\u2019s look-alikes. That\u2019s next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"quiet-quitting-vs-quiet-firing-vs-quiet-cutting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quiet quitting vs. quiet firing vs. quiet cutting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Quiet quitting is as real as its dark counterparts: <em>quiet firing <\/em>and <em>quiet cutting<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In simple terms, quiet quitting is all about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Interacting with fellow coworkers only when necessary,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoiding to fully take part in meetings, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doing the bare minimum at work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But unlike quiet quitting, quiet firing and quiet cutting are coming after the employee. In other words, it\u2019s the manager, supervisor, or employer who is actively working to create unbearable work conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s expand more on quiet firing and quiet cutting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For simplicity\u2019s sake,<strong> quiet firing<\/strong> is about giving the employee minimum benefits and wage to force them to quit voluntarily. So, the manager or employer makes the job so unrewarding that the employee has no other choice but to leave. Less obviously, an employee in this situation will likely get passed over for a well-deserved promotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With quiet firing, employers intentionally create a hostile work environment to drive employees out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, some companies have recently made headlines for their practice of quiet firing. Sadly, many employees don\u2019t see it coming. As a result, they find themselves in a difficult situation when it happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, <strong>quiet cutting<\/strong> means that a company reassigns its current employees to roles that don\u2019t exactly fit their skill set. The goal? To push workers into performing work tasks that the company needs to do to reduce hiring costs \u2014 without any care for the employee\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, a manager may inform an employee that the company has eliminated their job role. Yet, they go on to say that the employee is staying in the company and given a day or two to choose between a few equally unfavorable job titles for the same pay.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With quiet cutting, companies aren\u2019t really laying off personnel, but they are cutting their costs for sure. As a result, workers are pushed into miserable working conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"789\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Quiet-quitting-vs-quiet-firing-visual.png\" alt=\"Quiet quitting vs quiet firing visual\" class=\"wp-image-20588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Quiet-quitting-vs-quiet-firing-visual.png 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Quiet-quitting-vs-quiet-firing-visual-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Quiet-quitting-vs-quiet-firing-visual-958x630.png 958w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Quiet-quitting-vs-quiet-firing-visual-768x505.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Quiet-quitting-vs-quiet-firing-visual-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve touched on the gloomy siblings of quiet quitting let\u2019s refocus on our main topic. In fact, how widespread is quiet quitting really?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-common-is-quiet-quitting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How common is quiet quitting?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Quiet quitting is spreading like wildfire.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To back up that claim, <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/communication\/employee-engagement-statistics\/#Statistics_on_employee_engagement_across_the_globe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employee engagement statistics<\/a> for the US and Canada suggest that only 33% of the workforce is actively engaged in the workplace. As you can imagine, the remaining 67% could potentially be quiet quitters in the making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Likewise, the employment platform Monster has revealed similarly disturbing data. They claim that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monster.com\/career-advice\/job-search\/news-and-insights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">60% of employees stated they\u2019re quietly quitting<\/a> or at least thinking about it. The reason? Underpaid labor!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a similar fashion, late 2022 data from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) unequivocally proved that quiet quitting is rising rapidly. In fact, the authors of the study claim that as many as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shrm.org\/executive-network\/insights\/quiet-quitting-real-heres\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">51% of HR professionals are worried<\/a> about employees softly quitting their jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After so much convincing data, the short and sweet answer is a resounding <em>yes<\/em> \u2014 it looks like quiet quitting is just taking off.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what can managers do to recognize signs of quiet quitting? We\u2019re so glad you asked, because we\u2019re now going to focus on just that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-signs-of-quiet-quitting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the signs of quiet quitting?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Writing for Forbes, Bryan Robinson, Ph.D., stresses that quiet quitting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/bryanrobinson\/2022\/08\/19\/6-signs-that-a-quiet-quitter-is-among-your-employees-and-what-to-do-about-it\/?sh=6b828ecc6619\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">costs companies $150,000,000 every year<\/a>. Well, that looks like money they shouldn\u2019t be throwing away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, it pays to notice the signs of quiet quitting as early as possible \u2014 and address them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you pay attention, you can easily spot a few prevalent red flags in quiet quitters\u2019 behavior.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To explain the signs of quiet quitting, we spoke to HR reps, productivity experts, and career coaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a nutshell, the most telling signs of quiet quitting include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Isolation,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taking longer to do anything work-related,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employee disengagement, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taking an unusual number of sick days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s explore each of these red flags in more detail \u2014 supercharged with expert advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"sign-1-isolation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sign #1: Isolation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When employees isolate themselves from other team members, that\u2019s a surefire path to disaster team-wise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid teams falling apart, the manager has to assess if each individual worker\u2019s attendance at mandatory meetings looks like a potential sign of soft quitting \u2014 or if the employee is genuinely interested in contributing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One way to notice signs of team disintegration is when an employee rarely has anything to add or they are visibly impatient to see the meeting end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founder of The New Workforce \u2014 a collaborative platform for teams in various industries \u2014 <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kraigkleeman\" target=\"_blank\">Kraig Kleeman<\/a><em> <\/em>speaks to the importance of recognizing when employees are disinterestedly moving away from coworker gatherings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Kraig-Kleeman-2-compressed.jpg\" alt=\"Kraig Kleeman, Founder of The New Workforce\" class=\"wp-image-20639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Kraig-Kleeman-2-compressed.jpg 500w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Kraig-Kleeman-2-compressed-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Kraig-Kleeman-2-compressed-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Kraig-Kleeman-2-compressed-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cEmployees who gradually distance themselves from team activities and social interactions within the workplace may quietly quit. They may eat lunch alone or avoid team events.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, merely tolerating gatherings isn\u2019t proof of soft quitting. For example, shy people often avoid socializing with coworkers, but that isn\u2019t evidence they are quietly quitting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet, if some workers repeatedly skip joint activities, this can be a sign of quiet quitting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"sign-2-taking-longer-to-do-anything-work-related\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sign #2: Taking longer to do anything work-related<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadlines are among the first victims of quietly quitting. In fact, quiet quitters sometimes neglect their job duties to the extent that they always need a few extra days to complete their tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadlines are just one piece of the puzzle. Here are some other silent quitting indicators, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/chriswonglmhc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chris Wong<\/a><em>, <\/em>executive coach and consultant:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Chris-Wong-630x630.jpeg\" alt=\"Chris Wong, executive coach and consultant\" class=\"wp-image-20594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Chris-Wong-630x630.jpeg 630w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Chris-Wong-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Chris-Wong-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Chris-Wong-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Chris-Wong-12x12.jpeg 12w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Chris-Wong.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cCommon signs of quiet quitting are taking longer to complete tasks, taking longer to reply to emails\/voicemails, increased absences.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When employees consistently need more time to get a task done, managers should start an open conversation on why that is. If the manager keeps on noticing the same issues with failing to meet due dates, then a thorough analysis is necessary to establish the level of employee motivation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, employees may consistently forget to get routine tasks done \u2014 tasks they had previously completed diligently.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"sign-3-employee-disengagement\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sign #3: Employee disengagement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When employees quietly quit, they often only focus on their work. In other words, quiet quitters tend to avoid taking part in coworkers\u2019 projects. Likewise, volunteering isn\u2019t an option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a nutshell, a distinctive sign of quiet quitting is \u2014 chronic disengagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>General recruiter at Jooble, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/victoria-potapenko-618990172\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Victoria Potapenko<\/a>, thinks that employee disengagement takes many forms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Victoria-Potapenko-630x630.jpg\" alt=\"Victoria Potapenko, General recruiter at Jooble\" class=\"wp-image-20595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Victoria-Potapenko-630x630.jpg 630w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Victoria-Potapenko-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Victoria-Potapenko-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Victoria-Potapenko-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Victoria-Potapenko-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Victoria-Potapenko.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cAn employee experiencing quiet quitting no longer strives to excel, assist colleagues, or prove themselves as a valuable team member. Additionally, they do not converse with their manager about their future career ambitions.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Even more specifically, not speaking up during team meetings could be a sign of quiet quitting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founder of The New Workforce we referenced earlier, Kraig Kleeman, thinks that managers can notice subtle cues in whether the employee has lost interest in their work:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Kraig-Kleeman-2-compressed.jpg\" alt=\"Kraig Kleeman, Founder of The New Workforce\" class=\"wp-image-20639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Kraig-Kleeman-2-compressed.jpg 500w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Kraig-Kleeman-2-compressed-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Kraig-Kleeman-2-compressed-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Kraig-Kleeman-2-compressed-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><em>\u201cA decrease in asking questions or seeking clarification on tasks can indicate that an employee has lost interest in their work. They may go through the motions without trying to understand the bigger picture.\u201d<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Clockify Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The opposite of diminishing participation is \u2014 you guessed it \u2014 excessive participation. Get your workaholic hat on and learn about workaholism facts and stats:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/workaholism-facts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Workaholism facts and statistics: everything you need to know<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"sign-4-taking-an-unusual-number-of-sick-days\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sign #4: Taking an unusual number of sick days<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When an employee softly quits, they sometimes take an unreasonable amount of sick days. In turn, this results in <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/workforce-management\/absenteeism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employee absenteeism<\/a> \u2014 the habitual absence from work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply put, an employee may be dishonest about how many sick days they actually need to recover \u2014 over and over again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working at CAKE.com, Human Resources Generalist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ena-popovic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ena Popovi\u0107<\/a> believes that a manager can tell if an employee is misusing their sick days:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ena-Popovic\u0301-630x630.jpg\" alt=\"Ena Popovic\u0301, Human Resources Generalist at CAKE.com\" class=\"wp-image-20596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ena-Popovic\u0301-630x630.jpg 630w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ena-Popovic\u0301-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ena-Popovic\u0301-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ena-Popovic\u0301-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ena-Popovic\u0301-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ena-Popovic\u0301.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cOne way is that the worker is taking sick leave far more often than the rest of their colleagues. In fact, they may be avoiding to speak about their current health. Also, a continued poor quality in work produced \u2014 such as decreased productivity and proactivity \u2014 before taking sick leave can be a telling sign.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>But things don\u2019t end here. Ena Popovi\u0107 thinks that <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/productivity\/managing-emotions-at-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">managing emotions<\/a> is equally vital:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ena-Popovic\u0301-630x630.jpg\" alt=\"Ena Popovic\u0301, Human Resources Generalist at CAKE.com\" class=\"wp-image-20596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ena-Popovic\u0301-630x630.jpg 630w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ena-Popovic\u0301-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ena-Popovic\u0301-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ena-Popovic\u0301-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ena-Popovic\u0301-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ena-Popovic\u0301.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><em>\u201cEmotional distancing from work and a lack of motivation to acquire new knowledge and skills can also constitute red flags.\u201d&nbsp;<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"quiet-quitting-examples\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quiet quitting examples<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples are the best way to learn about anything. <em>Go figure, right?!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this segment, we\u2019ll explore a few real-life scenarios of quiet quitting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start with how employees may distance themselves from volunteering opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"example-1-employee-neglects-to-volunteer-for-new-tasks\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example #1: Employee neglects to volunteer for new tasks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Part of every modern-age job is to occasionally help out a coworker by volunteering to do a tiny task here and there. It\u2019s what everyone expects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet, quiet quitting takes that sense of companionship away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Productivity coach Alexis Haselberger emphasizes that not volunteering for extra activities at the office may be a good example of quiet quitting:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Alexis-Haselberger.jpeg\" alt=\"Alexis Haselberger, productivity coach\" class=\"wp-image-20592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Alexis-Haselberger.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Alexis-Haselberger-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Alexis-Haselberger-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Alexis-Haselberger-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cAn example of this may be an employee who works hard during work hours and gets all their deliverables completed on time, but who isn&#8217;t volunteering for extra labor.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, teamwork is often at odds with this way of operating at work. In fact, team members may occasionally need their coworkers to lend them a hand on extra tasks. And this inability to contribute to the team by doing an additional assignment here and there constitutes one of the biggest drawbacks of quiet quitting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Clockify Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nobody gets served a team \u2014 a team is created in time. Find out dozens of pieces of advice on how to establish a culture of teamwork:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/managing-teams\/teamwork-in-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to create and promote teamwork in the workplace<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"example-2-employee-doesnt-show-dedication-to-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example #2: Employee doesn\u2019t show dedication to work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recruitment expert <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/travisnexusitgroup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Travis Lindemoen<\/a>, who also runs the accompanying nexus IT group, talks about the downward spiral of quiet quitting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Travis-Lindemoen-2-compressed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Travis-Lindemoen-2-compressed.jpg 500w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Travis-Lindemoen-2-compressed-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Travis-Lindemoen-2-compressed-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Travis-Lindemoen-2-compressed-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cA few years back, I was working on a project with a colleague, let&#8217;s call him Mike. At first, Mike was enthusiastic and full of ideas, but over time, he started becoming quieter in meetings, missing deadlines, and seemed disengaged. One day, I asked him how things were going, and he confessed that he was feeling overwhelmed and undervalued, but he didn&#8217;t want to make a fuss.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Travis Lindemoen stresses this as a classic example of quiet quitting. And he isn\u2019t alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Executive coach Chris Wong believes that the failure to bring up new ideas can be a solid illustration of quietly quitting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Chris-Wong-630x630.jpeg\" alt=\"Chris Wong, executive coach and consultant\" class=\"wp-image-20594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Chris-Wong-630x630.jpeg 630w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Chris-Wong-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Chris-Wong-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Chris-Wong-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Chris-Wong-12x12.jpeg 12w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Chris-Wong.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cA simple example of quiet quitting is an employee who previously brought up new ideas or willingness to improve processes but suddenly does not bring any new ideas and\/or takes longer to complete tasks as they don&#8217;t have the same sense of urgency or desire to complete work.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Clockify Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To tackle any task, you need a foolproof time management system. Learn about some of the most effective techniques in our in-depth guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/time-management-techniques\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">26 most effective time management techniques<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"example-3-employee-fails-to-show-enthusiasm\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example #3: Employee fails to show enthusiasm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Enthusiasm isn\u2019t required to do your job well. Yet, it can be a useful trait as it motivates employees to perform better.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To that effect, expert Kraig Kleeman believes that the shift from proactive to passive employee happens in a flash:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Kraig-Kleeman-2-compressed.jpg\" alt=\"Kraig Kleeman, Founder of The New Workforce\" class=\"wp-image-20639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Kraig-Kleeman-2-compressed.jpg 500w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Kraig-Kleeman-2-compressed-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Kraig-Kleeman-2-compressed-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Kraig-Kleeman-2-compressed-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cA simple, rather blatant example of quiet quitting could be an employee who used to be proactive in seeking out new projects and challenges but has recently become passive, only doing what is explicitly assigned to them. They no longer volunteer for extra tasks or contribute innovative ideas to improve processes, showing a lack of enthusiasm for their role.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever the signs and examples of quiet quitting, most managers want to understand <strong>how to prevent quiet quitting<\/strong> from ever happening.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re diving deep into this topic next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-prevent-quiet-quitting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to prevent quiet quitting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As with any other workplace phenomenon, you can nip quiet quitting in the bud with a few decisive actions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But how?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We picked the brains of a few experts to learn exactly that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And yes \u2014 here you\u2019ll find advice on what employers <em>and<\/em> employees can do to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tip-1-eliminate-unnecessary-tasks\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #1: Eliminate unnecessary tasks&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first one sounds like common sense \u2014 because it is. Likewise, this piece of advice is mostly meant for employers. But, how employers implement this suggestion directly impacts the performance and workload of their employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leadership coach <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ayannaejacksoncareercoach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ayanna E. Jackson<\/a> believes that you can always trim some unnecessary tasks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ayanna-E.-Jackson-630x630.jpeg\" alt=\"Ayanna E. Jackson, Leadership coach\" class=\"wp-image-20598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ayanna-E.-Jackson-630x630.jpeg 630w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ayanna-E.-Jackson-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ayanna-E.-Jackson-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ayanna-E.-Jackson-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ayanna-E.-Jackson-12x12.jpeg 12w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ayanna-E.-Jackson.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cTake a moment to assess: What should we stop? What doesn\u2019t need to continue? What do we need to do less of? Many times leadership is in perpetual \u2018add mode\u2019 to the complete detriment of their employees. We don\u2019t stop to think: What wasn\u2019t successful that we need to stop? Where are we short-staffed and the staff that remains is doing work that doesn\u2019t need to be done?\u201d&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Ayanna E. Jackson continues by saying that we should be wise about choosing our priorities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ayanna-E.-Jackson-630x630.jpeg\" alt=\"Ayanna E. Jackson, Leadership coach\" class=\"wp-image-20598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ayanna-E.-Jackson-630x630.jpeg 630w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ayanna-E.-Jackson-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ayanna-E.-Jackson-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ayanna-E.-Jackson-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ayanna-E.-Jackson-12x12.jpeg 12w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ayanna-E.-Jackson.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cEverything isn\u2019t important or a priority, but we\u2019re so focused on productivity, especially in light of remote work, that we end up with employees doing the bare minimum \u2013 quiet quitting \u2013 by nature of our own work practices.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Likewise, executive coach Chris Wong thinks that managerial staff should carve out time to revisit cumbersome procedures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Chris-Wong-630x630.jpeg\" alt=\"Chris Wong, executive coach and consultant\" class=\"wp-image-20594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Chris-Wong-630x630.jpeg 630w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Chris-Wong-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Chris-Wong-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Chris-Wong-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Chris-Wong-12x12.jpeg 12w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Chris-Wong.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cA simple example of quiet quitting is an employee who previously brought up new ideas or willingness to improve processes but suddenly does not bring any new ideas and\/or takes longer to complete tasks as they don&#8217;t have the same sense of urgency or desire to complete work.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If done correctly, this employer behavior can benefit the employee, freeing up more mental energy and time to complete other mission-critical tasks. In other words, the number of quiet quitters in the organization is likely to drop when employers understand that revisiting employee workloads helps everyone become more productive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Clockify Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn about the benefits of time management for managers and employees in this handy manual:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/productivity\/employee-time-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Employee time management guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tip-2-pay-workers-what-they-deserve\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #2: Pay workers what they deserve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a 2023 analysis by ADP Research Institute, 42% of female and 46% of male <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpresearch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/People-at-Work-2023-A-Global-Workforce-View-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">respondents claim they are underpaid<\/a>. That\u2019s a striking statistic, suggesting that employers need to up their pay game to increase worker satisfaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Managing director of Marketing Signals, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/garethhoyle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gareth Hoyle<\/a>, says that employers need to show their staff that they are appreciated and valued:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Gareth-Hoyle-630x630.jpeg\" alt=\"Gareth Hoyle, Managing director of Marketing Signals\" class=\"wp-image-20599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Gareth-Hoyle-630x630.jpeg 630w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Gareth-Hoyle-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Gareth-Hoyle-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Gareth-Hoyle-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Gareth-Hoyle-12x12.jpeg 12w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Gareth-Hoyle.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cI know we\u2019re in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis. But if your workers are on low pay and working really hard, they may want to leave to find better pay elsewhere. If you\u2019ve noticed a decline in work from your workers, you could implement a bonus scheme so that workers receive points each time they do something well, which can equate to money.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When managers notice top-performing workers, they should consider giving them a raise. In turn, the employee will feel more satisfied and the overall productivity of the team will likely increase. And yet, it\u2019s not all about money \u2014 and that\u2019s up next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Clockify Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn how to calculate increases in pay with this helpful resource that explains different kinds of raises based on time spent in the company, market demand, and more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/calculate-pay-raises\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to calculate pay raises<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tip-3-recognize-and-praise-employees\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #3: Recognize and praise employees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To build trust and boost morale, managers should regularly praise and reward employees who\u2019ve done their job well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In line with that, general recruiter at Jooble, Victoria Potapenko, believes that recognition doesn\u2019t always equate to more money:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Victoria-Potapenko-630x630.jpg\" alt=\"Victoria Potapenko, General recruiter at Jooble\" class=\"wp-image-20595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Victoria-Potapenko-630x630.jpg 630w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Victoria-Potapenko-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Victoria-Potapenko-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Victoria-Potapenko-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Victoria-Potapenko-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Victoria-Potapenko.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cIt&#8217;s not always about monetary incentives. Sometimes, employees need recognition, acknowledgment of their contributions, and positive feedback from their managers. During meetings with employees, go beyond discussing work-related matters and take the time to thank them for their efforts and praise their achievements.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of praise, recruitment expert Travis Lindemoen brings home the point on the power of a simple sign of gratitude:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Travis-Lindemoen-2-compressed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Travis-Lindemoen-2-compressed.jpg 500w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Travis-Lindemoen-2-compressed-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Travis-Lindemoen-2-compressed-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Travis-Lindemoen-2-compressed-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cRecognize and appreciate your team&#8217;s efforts. Sometimes, quiet quitting happens when people feel undervalued. A simple \u2018thank you\u2019 or acknowledging their hard work can go a long way in boosting morale and preventing quiet quitting.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>But, it\u2019s hard to establish who has put in extra effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On that front, apps like Clockify by <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com<\/a> show you how each team member contributes to the team by looking at who is more efficient at completing tasks. As a result, this may be a signal for management to provide positive feedback and praise the employee in question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, the assignments report in Clockify helps you <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/reports\/assignments-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">compare scheduled versus tracked time<\/a> to understand timekeeping trends better.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1150\" height=\"610\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Assignments-report.png\" alt=\"Assignments report\" class=\"wp-image-20586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Assignments-report.png 1150w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Assignments-report-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Assignments-report-768x407.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Assignments-report-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1150px) 100vw, 1150px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Assignments report in Clockify<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s more, the assignments report lets users:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>See the progress for multiple projects of one client, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compare between the progress pace of different teams and individual employees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By carefully learning which employees perform better than others, managers can easily decide who to openly praise. Apart from that, management can also make corresponding decisions on raises and bonuses for top-performing workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tip-4-conduct-regular-check-ins\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #4: Conduct regular check-ins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Healthy communication between supervisors and employees always goes a long way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, a survey by SHRM suggests that regular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shrm.org\/topics-tools\/news\/employee-relations\/check-ins-continual-listening-can-calm-employee-anxiety\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check-ins help calm anxiety<\/a> among employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kraig Kleeman from The New Workforce is convinced that frequent meetings with supervisors \u2014 or HR staff \u2014 can yield immense benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Kraig-Kleeman-2-compressed.jpg\" alt=\"Kraig Kleeman, Founder of The New Workforce\" class=\"wp-image-20639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Kraig-Kleeman-2-compressed.jpg 500w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Kraig-Kleeman-2-compressed-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Kraig-Kleeman-2-compressed-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Kraig-Kleeman-2-compressed-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><em>\u201cSchedule one-on-one meetings with employees to discuss their workload, challenges, and career aspirations. This provides a platform for them to voice any concerns or frustrations and allows you to address issues proactively.\u201d<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, these meetings should take place once per week and last for about 15-30 minutes. These regular check-ins can serve as an outlet for the manager and employee to discuss:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recent accomplishments and issues,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Career development,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ideas and plans, and even<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal situations of the employee (if the employee thinks it\u2019s appropriate).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Clockify Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out how to manage your workforce like a pro with our in-depth guide on workforce management:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/workforce-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is workforce management and how it works?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tip-5-be-open-and-honest-to-your-coworkers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #5: Be open and honest to your coworkers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This one applies to employees and employers alike.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/workplace.msu.edu\/transparent-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">report by Michigan State University<\/a>, <em>\u201ctransparent communication is the act of both good and bad information being shared upward, downward, and laterally in a way that allows all to see the why behind the words.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, managing director Gareth Hoyle thinks that not every single person will be candid in their day-to-day communications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Gareth-Hoyle-630x630.jpeg\" alt=\"Gareth Hoyle, Managing director of Marketing Signals\" class=\"wp-image-20599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Gareth-Hoyle-630x630.jpeg 630w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Gareth-Hoyle-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Gareth-Hoyle-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Gareth-Hoyle-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Gareth-Hoyle-12x12.jpeg 12w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Gareth-Hoyle.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cNot everyone will be open and honest with you through fear of repercussions. Try creating a culture where workers feel happy to come to you or another manager with any issues so that they can be resolved quickly without turning into resentment.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To wrap up, general recruiter Victoria Potapenko thinks that open and honest communication is the cornerstone for resolving problems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Victoria-Potapenko-630x630.jpg\" alt=\"Victoria Potapenko, General recruiter at Jooble\" class=\"wp-image-20595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Victoria-Potapenko-630x630.jpg 630w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Victoria-Potapenko-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Victoria-Potapenko-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Victoria-Potapenko-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Victoria-Potapenko-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Victoria-Potapenko.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cEngage in clear and frequent communication with your employees. Discuss their concerns openly and express your willingness to support and assist in task distribution. Silent dismissal often evolves from burnout issues.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, quiet quitting also arises when employers don\u2019t offer support to their employees and engage in clear communication with them. You can easily avoid such situations \u2014 by keeping communication transparent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tip-6-grant-time-for-career-development\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #6: Grant time for career development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A 2023 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/pubs\/reports\/work-in-america\/2023-workplace-health-well-being\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">survey by the American Psychological Association<\/a> suggests that the vast majority of US employees (91%) think it\u2019s quite important to work at a job with consistent growth opportunities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No surprise there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what <em>is<\/em> surprising is the survey\u2019s finding that a mere 47% of employers offer those&nbsp; opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leadership coach Ayanna E. Jackson presses on the point that employers need to provide the space for employees to develop themselves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ayanna-E.-Jackson-630x630.jpeg\" alt=\"Ayanna E. Jackson, Leadership coach\" class=\"wp-image-20598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ayanna-E.-Jackson-630x630.jpeg 630w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ayanna-E.-Jackson-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ayanna-E.-Jackson-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ayanna-E.-Jackson-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ayanna-E.-Jackson-12x12.jpeg 12w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ayanna-E.-Jackson.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cEmployees are constantly asking for career development, promotions, skill building. We love stretch assignments. What don\u2019t we love? Giving time to do it. Leadership has to actually give employees the time and space to learn and grow. This means taking 1-2 hours a week to attend the training \u2013 uninterrupted.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to better track how your coworkers are progressing on their career development path, we advise using a time tracking system.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, Clockify\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/features\/scheduling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scheduling feature<\/a> allows you to create milestones. You can use this functionality to track how your employees are advancing in their professional development.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"721\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Milestones-in-Clockify.png\" alt=\"Milestones in Clockify\" class=\"wp-image-20587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Milestones-in-Clockify.png 940w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Milestones-in-Clockify-300x230.png 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Milestones-in-Clockify-821x630.png 821w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Milestones-in-Clockify-768x589.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Milestones-in-Clockify-16x12.png 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Scheduling milestones in Clockify<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Apart from that, you can choose the amount of time you think workers need to complete a professional development goal. That way, employers and employees can learn how much time they need approximately to learn a certain skill or adopt new knowledge relevant to their job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try Clockify by CAKE.com today<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tip-7-send-employee-engagement-surveys\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #7: Send employee engagement surveys<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Occasionally, managers have to get some hard-hitting advice from their direct reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every month or so, supervisors and other managerial staff can send out surveys to test if widespread disengagement is ravaging their workforce. Such surveys typically include questions on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Job satisfaction,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employee commitment and motivation,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Company fit,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sense of purpose in the workplace, and others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To ask these questions regularly means to make educated guesses about what employees are up to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But don\u2019t take our word for it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HR consultant at face2faceHR, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/RachelWeavenHR\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rachel Weaven<\/a>, thinks that employee engagement surveys can be a handy tool to check the pulse of the workforce:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rachel-Weaven-630x630.jpg\" alt=\"Rachel Weaven, HR consultant at face2faceHR\" class=\"wp-image-20600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rachel-Weaven-630x630.jpg 630w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rachel-Weaven-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rachel-Weaven-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rachel-Weaven-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rachel-Weaven-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rachel-Weaven.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cWhen companies are busy making products and keeping customers happy, then a \u2018quiet\u2019 employee can often be overlooked, which is where engagement surveys come into play. Whilst some people don\u2019t fill them in, there is a chance as a business you can monitor the morale and culture of the company through these.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, the director of Kincentric \u2014 a company that focuses on employee experience and culture \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kamelajones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kamela Lupino<\/a>, believes that it\u2019s not just employees who benefit from employee engagement surveys:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Kamela-Lupino-630x630.jpg\" alt=\"Kamela Lupino, director of Kincentric\" class=\"wp-image-20601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Kamela-Lupino-630x630.jpg 630w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Kamela-Lupino-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Kamela-Lupino-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Kamela-Lupino-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Kamela-Lupino-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Kamela-Lupino.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cOrganizations reap full benefits when they listen to employees (and act on what they hear). It\u2019s ultimately up to executives to drive a consistent employee experience that creates an engaged workforce.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tip-8-understand-sick-leave-patterns\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #8: Understand sick leave patterns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the US Bureau of Labor, almost <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/opub\/ted\/2022\/7-8-million-workers-had-an-illness-related-work-absence-in-january-2022.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8,000,000 employees took sick leave<\/a> in January 2022 alone. Yet, not all sick days are spent on recovering from an illness \u2014 some employees abuse their sick leave and spend that time on other things.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If one employee takes sick days more often than others, this can signal to the manager that the employee is lacking in motivation \u2014 or quietly quitting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what can you do about it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For starters, you can use a time tracking software to create a sick leave policy. With Clockify\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/leave-pto-vacation-tracker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PTO and vacation tracker<\/a>, you\u2019ll be able to set an exact number of days employees can use for sick leave (and other types of leave, too).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, simply keep track of the number of sick days an employee takes \u2014 and then liken it to others in the company.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Clockify-time-off.png\" alt=\"Clockify time off\" class=\"wp-image-20637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Clockify-time-off.png 940w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Clockify-time-off-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Clockify-time-off-867x630.png 867w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Clockify-time-off-768x558.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Clockify-time-off-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Time off in Clockify<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Likewise, a sound time tracking system lets you compare accrued days versus used days. That way, managers can tell if somebody is misusing their <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/how-to-track-team-vacations-and-time-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">time off<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Clockify Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of absenteeism, how can managers make sure their employees are performing well? Read our guide on more than 15 solid ways to enhance productivity at work:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/managing-tasks\/be-better-at-your-job\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15+ practical ways to improve work performance<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions-about-quiet-quitting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions about quiet quitting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, we\u2019ll explore a few frequently asked questions about quiet quitting, including the ones on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Triggers of quiet quitting,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intentions behind quiet quitting,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health concerns with regard to quiet quitting, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get into each of these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-triggers-quiet-quitting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What triggers quiet quitting?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The single biggest trigger for soft quitting is <em>job dissatisfaction<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But that\u2019s just one big umbrella term that means many things.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Namely, a concrete trigger is a lack of employee recognition. In fact, such managerial behavior sets the stage for quiet quitting. When employees feel overworked and undervalued, they are more likely to softly quit their jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, when people lack flexibility in the workplace, they tend to slowly incline towards the so-called <em>quiet quitting period<\/em> (more on that later).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another powerful trigger for quiet quitting is when employers disregard the need of their employees to focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Travel,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passion projects, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other areas outside of work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, when employees don\u2019t feel trapped in their job role, they are more likely to contribute to their company\u2019s bottom line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"is-quiet-quitting-intentional\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is quiet quitting intentional?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Quiet quitting is the employee\u2019s natural and deliberate response to toxic work situations and low incentives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Strategic HR advisor and CHRO at Plotline Leadership, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/toterhi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tim Toterhi<\/a>, thinks that quiet quitting is definitely a willful decision to act in certain ways:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"589\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tim-Toterhi-589x630.jpeg\" alt=\"Tim Toterhi, Strategic HR advisor and CHRO at Plotline Leadership\" class=\"wp-image-20602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tim-Toterhi-589x630.jpeg 589w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tim-Toterhi-280x300.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tim-Toterhi-11x12.jpeg 11w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tim-Toterhi.jpeg 598w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 589px) 100vw, 589px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cQuiet quitting is the act of doing exactly what you were hired to do as promised \u2014 no more, no less. It\u2019s a matter of opportunity cost. An employee can work more for free and hope for an eventual reward. Or they can devote that extra time to family, friends, hobbies, or a side hustle that actually pays.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"is-quiet-quitting-lazy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is quiet quitting lazy?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When the recent pandemic triggered quiet quitting among those below 35 \u2014 Millennials and Generation Z \u2014 elderly workers thought of it as mere laziness. Yet, there\u2019s more to it than meets the eye.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/369663110_Reimagining_Quiet_Quitting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2023 research article on reimagining quiet quitting<\/a> suggests that quiet quitting was <em>\u201can enhanced way of dealing with job stress, disengagement, and burnout<\/em>.<em>\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, it would be unfair to suggest that quiet quitting is about younger generations being lazy. In contrast, quiet quitting is a new workplace revolution that puts employees\u2019 needs first. Of course, that\u2019s not to say that there aren\u2019t any lazy people slacking off at work \u2014 but they are not necessarily quiet quitters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"is-quiet-quitting-healthy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is quiet quitting healthy?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since quiet quitting entails doing the bare minimum at work, it\u2019s a safe bet to assume that it also reduces stress and burnout. An antidote to hustle culture, quiet quitting can free up space in the day to spend time with family and friends \u2014 but also work on passion projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, whether quiet quitting is healthy really depends on the individual. For example, some employees may be quietly quitting due to a lack of meaning at work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, doing the bare minimum might suggest the employee has lost a sense of meaning at work. To that effect, an interesting <a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2023\/07\/what-makes-work-meaningful\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2023 HBR article<\/a> pointed out that <em>\u201cmeaningfulness is more important to us than any other aspect of our jobs \u2014 including pay and rewards. When we experience our work as meaningful, we\u2019re more engaged, committed, and satisfied.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, a lack of meaning can negatively affect a person\u2019s well-being. For example, a 2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/sloanreview.mit.edu\/article\/why-we-dont-talk-about-meaning-at-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">article in the MIT Sloan Management Review<\/a> points out that a lack of meaning can create <em>\u201cfeelings of discontent, emptiness, and sadness.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, yes, quiet quitting can be unhealthy if it promotes the loss of meaning at work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark clockify-gradient-default\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Free time tracker<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Time tracking software used by millions. Clockify by CAKE.com is a time tracker and timesheet app that lets you track work hours across projects.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/apps\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/clockify\/default@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/clockify\/default.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-is-the-quiet-quitting-period\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the quiet quitting period?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Quiet quitters don\u2019t become quiet quitters overnight. It happens over weeks or months of piling up dissatisfaction with various areas of work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But when quiet quitting starts, the end often isn\u2019t in sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HR advisor Tim Toterhi, whom we mentioned earlier, is confident that quiet quitting doesn\u2019t have a specific expiration date:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"589\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tim-Toterhi-589x630.jpeg\" alt=\"Tim Toterhi, Strategic HR advisor and CHRO at Plotline Leadership\" class=\"wp-image-20602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tim-Toterhi-589x630.jpeg 589w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tim-Toterhi-280x300.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tim-Toterhi-11x12.jpeg 11w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tim-Toterhi.jpeg 598w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 589px) 100vw, 589px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cThere is no set period. Employees quietly quit as soon as they realize that many companies have devised HR processes to take advantage of employees. They hire you for a role and immediately expect you to do more than they pay you for. Check your job description. No doubt, you\u2019ll see a convenient phrase listed in the responsibilities section \u2014 the old \u2018other duties as assigned.\u2019\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, HR consultant Rachel Weaven thinks that the quiet quitting period depends on the company culture:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rachel-Weaven-630x630.jpg\" alt=\"Rachel Weaven, HR consultant at face2faceHR\" class=\"wp-image-20600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rachel-Weaven-630x630.jpg 630w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rachel-Weaven-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rachel-Weaven-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rachel-Weaven-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rachel-Weaven-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rachel-Weaven.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cI don\u2019t think there is a timescale when it comes to quiet quitting \u2014 it depends on the culture of the business. Signs to look out for will be staff disengaging from conversations to do with the business, sticking to their core hours, and maybe unwilling to do tasks that sit outside of their job descriptions.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sum-up-quiet-quitting-happens-when-employees-feel-unrecognized-and-non-incentivized\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sum-up: Quiet quitting happens when employees feel unrecognized and non-incentivized&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Quiet quitting is a loaded term. Yet, that doesn\u2019t mean that quiet quitters are as quiet as they used to be. In fact, they are increasingly voicing their concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And for good reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article on quiet quitting, we covered the signs and examples of quiet quitters, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Isolation,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimal questions,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less stress and burnout,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General disengagement, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taking longer to do anything work-related.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But let\u2019s also recap a few words of advice from the experts we spoke to. Most of them seem to think that managers should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pay workers fairly,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognize their employees consistently,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conduct regular check-ins,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grant time for career development, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove unnecessary tasks and workloads.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, always keep in mind that work productivity is a 2-way street. In other words, the employee <em>and<\/em> the employer have to invest efforts to make things work. Both sides will be better off for it \u2014 we promise!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e5f6fe\">\u2709\ufe0f Got any tips, suggestions, or questions on quiet quitting? Drop us an email at <a href=\"mailto:blogfeedback@clockify.me\">blogfeedback@clockify.me<\/a> for a chance to have your questions answered or your suggestions and tips featured in future updates of the post. 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