All About Quiet Quitting

People are Buzzing about Quiet Quiting in the workplace.

But what exactly is it? Is it a positive trend or a sign of a disengaged workforce?

Well, let’s dive into the topic and explore some ways to overcome this issue.

What is Quiet Quitting?

It doesn’t mean quitting the job, it only describes a phenomenon where the employer starts doing only the minimum amount of the job that is in the job description. They come to the office do the assigned task and then leave the office, without going the extra mile or taking on additional responsibilities.

How Employees See Quite Quitting

There are so many ways  employees may view quiet quitting as a way to regain some control and set boundaries around their work lives for a variety of reasons:

• Burnout – After years of going above and beyond, taking on increasing workloads and responsibilities, many employees have hit a wall. Quiet quitting allows them to pull back from the brink of burnout by sticking to their core job duties.
• Work-Life Balance – The pandemic blurred the lines between work and home for many. Quiet quitting is seen as a means to re-establish a better work-life balance and prevent job demands from continually encroaching on personal time.
• Lack of Recognition – Some employees feel their extra efforts go unnoticed and unrewarded. Quiet quitting is a way to stop putting in discretionary effort when they don’t feel valued or appreciated.
• Stagnant Pay – With costs rising and pay failing to keep up, some may quit as their productivity and motivation from feeling under-compensated.
• Resignation for better opportunities – Seeing others leave their jobs for better opportunities made some re-examine what they’re getting out of going above and beyond at work.
• Disillusionment – Employees can become disillusioned with corporate bureaucracy, misaligned values, or lack of purpose in their roles, leading them to dial back efforts.
• Pandemic Perspective – The pandemic caused many to re-evaluate priorities. Quiet quitting allows employees to be more present for family and personal pursuits.

How Company see Quite Quitting

• Burned out with overburdened work: If employees feel consistently overworked and burnt out, they may resort to quiet quitting as a way to create boundaries and prevent further burnout. Excessive workloads without proper support can lead to disengagement.

• Poor management: Employees may quiet quit in response to poor management practices like micromanagement, lack of clear expectations, lack of feedback or recognition, and failure to address concerns. This can breed resentment.

• Lack of Growth Opportunities: When employees don’t see viable paths for career growth, promotions, or skills development, they may disengage and quit as motivation and ambition wane.

• Compensation Issues: Stagnant pay that fails to keep up with living costs, or pay that is not competitive with the market, can cause employees to pull back efforts as appreciation dwindles.

• Poor Work Culture: Toxic workplace cultures marked by things like excessive stress, long hours, unfair policies, and lack of work-life balance can lead to quitting as self-preservation.

• Lack of Purpose: If employees don’t understand how their role contributes to the bigger organizational mission and don’t find meaning in their work, disengagement can set in.

How to Overcome Quiet Quitting

• Create a culture of purpose and recognition:Employees need to feel like their work is valued and contributes to the company’s goals. Extrinsic and Intrinsic recognition programs and opportunities for advancement can help address this.

• Open communication:Foster open communication between managers and employees. Regular check-ins can help identify any issues or frustrations employees may have.

• Invest in employee well-being:Offer programs and benefits that support employee well-being, such as flexible work arrangements, mental health resources, and professional development opportunities.

How Aviation Indeed is Taking Steps to Overcome This Issue

Aviation Indeed focuses on creating a positive work environment that fosters employee engagement and well-being. We can create a work environment that encourages employees to be engaged and productive without sacrificing their well-being.