The Quiet Quitting Deception What Your Employees Are Really Trying to Tell You And How to Listen
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The Quiet Quitting Deception What Your Employees Are Really Trying to Tell You And How to Listen
Key Takeaways "Quiet quitting" is often a symptom of deeper workplace issues, not laziness. Employees are signaling burnout, lack of recognition, poor leadership, or a need for boundaries. Leaders must shift from blame to active listening and empathy to understand root causes. Addressing these underlying issues improves engagement, retention, and overall company health. Let's be honest. The term "quiet quitting" exploded onto our screens and into our meeting rooms like a viral meme, didn't it? It painted a picture of employees doing the bare minimum, clocking out precisely at 5 PM, and refusing to go the extra mile. For a moment, it felt like a rebellion. A silent protest against overwork culture. But I'm here to tell you, from years of navigating the complex world of human behavior in organizations, that "quiet quitting" is a lie. Or rather, it's a profound misunderstanding. It's a convenient label we slap on a symptom, rather than truly dia…
