Quiet Quilting is a term that is gaining much traction lately, but the behavior is nothing new “do the bare minimum.”

According to Gallup, at least 50% or more of the workforce comprises “quiet quitters.”

Why?

Internal factors
Employees are being asked to do more. Businesses often think the answer in times of change is to “do more.” Some people are doing the role of previously two to three people and now have multiple bosses.

When employees are asked to “do more,” they often lose the impact and meaning of their work, and excitement gives way to apathy.

External factors
Coming off of a pandemic, some have not had a chance to renew themselves with a vacation or trip.

And a media that feeds divisive stories has us feeling more isolated and cautious and causes higher levels of anxiety. So people show up to work with this type of mindset.

This mindset sets the stage for survival, not collaboration or value creation.

By Eric Papp

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