While the term “quiet firing” may be new – and chatter around the trend increases – the practice is an age-old tactic used to force an employee to eventually quit. A recent LinkedIn News poll with over 20,000 respondents revealed 48% of employees had seen quiet firing in the workplace and 35% have faced it during their careers. With the rise of hybrid and remote work, quiet firing has become even more prevalent – both deliberately and inadvertently.
Often employers may struggle to manage disengaged workers, especially those who lack the training or soft skills required to successfully maneuver difficult or potentially confrontational situations. Though not recommended, quiet firing is still viewed as a passive, non-confrontational method of letting go of an underperforming employee.
