Quiet quitting is one of the most recent trends to capture the attention of the HR universe. Daily media coverage has been reporting on the phenomenon for several weeks now.
Despite the uptick in attention, though, quiet quitting is really nothing new. Employers, and HR pros, have long been concerned about employees “loafing,” “slacking off” or “retiring in place.”
In the old days, you might see them loitering around the water cooler or in the break room, maybe taking an extra-long break or lunch. These days, though, especially when many employees are working remotely, there are fewer indicators that might suggest they’re not doing their all to earn their pay.
