Is Quiet Quitting a Good or Bad Thing?

We’ve all heard the stories of employees who dramatically quit their jobs with an outburst of emotion. But what about those people who take a quieter approach and simply slip out without saying goodbye? Does this practice have any benefits or drawbacks? Let’s explore the concept of quiet quitting and see if there are any global statistics on the matter.

To understand why some employees, choose to quietly walk away from their jobs, we must first look at the potential pros and cons associated with it. On the one hand, quiet quitting can be seen as a more respectful way to leave an organization since it avoids creating awkward, uncomfortable situations with colleagues and supervisors. Additionally, in certain cases, it can be beneficial for individuals who feel they need to focus on their mental health by removing themselves from a toxic work environment. On the other hand, some employers may view this action as unprofessional or cowardly, because it does not allow them to provide closure for the person leaving their team.

Are there any global stats on this phenomenon?

Unfortunately, very little empirical data is available on this topic due to its relative newness. However, research conducted by HubEngage found that 62% of workers surveyed had either quit without giving notice or been fired without warning in their career before. This could be due to a variety of reasons; while some of these cases could involve quiet quitting, others could include sudden job losses due to layoffs or termination-related issues.

Another survey conducted by an Indian agency for a US client revealed that about 87% of those who had quietly quit their jobs did so because they had seen how badly their peers who had quit in the past had been treated by the company HRMs. Poor or unhealthy treatment of employees putting down their papers seems to be a common issue, especially in smaller companies and start-ups that are owned and managed by single heads or by one or two people leading the organization.

And yet another survey conducted in the education and tech sector revealed that most HRMs were perceived by employees as simply ticking off boxes on their to-do sheets. Only 12% of the employees believed that their HRMs really cared for employee motivation and inspiration. In a fast-paced world where deadlines are getting closer and people are getting further away from each other, such a practice needs to be immediately reversed in order to bring some respect back to HR departments.

Conclusion:

Quiet quitting is an increasingly popular trend among professionals today; but is it a good thing or a bad thing? While both pros and cons are associated with this practice, it ultimately depends on each situation and how comfortable you feel about walking away from your job without giving notice. Additionally, there are still relatively few statistics available on this topic due to its recent emergence in the workplace. So, until further research is conducted, we won’t know for sure how common this phenomenon actually is around the world.