{"id":91500,"date":"2023-01-26T16:50:03","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T14:50:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/?p=91500"},"modified":"2025-06-30T17:19:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T15:19:00","slug":"quiet-quitting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/quiet-quitting\/","title":{"rendered":"Quiet Quitting and How to Combat it"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Great Resignation has been a major buzzword in the UK over the last couple of years. It signifies the trend of<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">workers leaving their jobs to seek improved working conditions, and it has sparked a new phenomenon: <\/span><b>Quiet Quitting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essentially, this refers to employees quitting <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in spirit <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">before actually quitting in reality.\u00a0 Quiet quitters <\/span><b>don\u2019t work beyond their basic duties and become less committed and engaged<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with their work. They might continue to fulfill their primary responsibilities but be less willing to engage in team-building activities and increasingly resistant to new projects and challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But this is not only happening in the UK. The phenomenon is impacting work teams across the globe. According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.gallup.com\/poll\/165269\/worldwide-employees-engaged-work.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gallup<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 87% of the worldwide workforce are either not engaged or actively disengaged.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This presents new challenges for HR managers. Building company culture and nurturing talent will only become more difficult as employees emotionally dissociate from work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HR teams must understand the root of the issue in order to combat it. This guide will cover just that, as well as actionable strategies to engage and retain talent.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#what\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Quiet Quitting?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#origins\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Origins of Quiet Quitting\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#response\">How Companies are Responding to Quiet Quitting<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#strategies\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employee Retention Strategies to Engage Your Workforce<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a id=\"what\"><\/a>What is Quiet Quitting?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The term \u2018Quiet Quitting\u2019 is a concept that\u2019s been gaining traction rapidly in the UK.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is the idea of<\/span><b> going to work but only doing the bare minimum to avoid being fired<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Employees are physically present but mentally and emotionally disengaged.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When employees disassociate, It can have a massive impact on the success of a company. Factors that give organisations a critical competitive advantage, such as creativity and determination, diminish as a result.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what can companies do to better understand &#8211; and inhibit &#8211; the problem?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"origins\"><\/a>The Origins of Quiet Quitting<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What we know today as Quiet Quitting is intertwined with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/agenda\/2022\/06\/the-great-resignation-is-not-over\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Great Resignation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Both are rooted in <\/span><b>the UK workforce becoming increasingly frustrated with being overworked and underappreciated through pay and recognition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The idea started in the United States where employees took to social media to admit they were giving their bare minimum at work, covering their core obligations and not much else. It has since gained international traction on social media as more and<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more<\/span><b> Gen Z workers speak out about feeling undervalued<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Today, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehrdirector.com\/business-news\/work_life_balance\/one-three-uk-workers-currently-quiet-quitting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one in three UK workers label themselves as quiet quitters<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, showing up to work to do no more than what&#8217;s required to get by.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pandemic has a big part to play in this. Having life put into perspective and new hybrid ways of working tried and tested, an even <\/span><b>work-life balance has become more of a priority <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for workers. However, there are several underlying factors that are also to blame, including lack of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employee recognition and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inadequate compensation whilst <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cost of living<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> soars.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The picture may look grim, but there are many tangible ways that HR teams can address the origins of the problem and boost team morale. Continue reading to discover three research-backed strategies to prevent Quiet Quitting from getting a grip on your workforce.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-91504 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/26163710\/exhausted-businesswoman-sitting-office_11zon_11zon-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"quiet-quitting\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/26163710\/exhausted-businesswoman-sitting-office_11zon_11zon-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/26163710\/exhausted-businesswoman-sitting-office_11zon_11zon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/26163710\/exhausted-businesswoman-sitting-office_11zon_11zon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/26163710\/exhausted-businesswoman-sitting-office_11zon_11zon-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/26163710\/exhausted-businesswoman-sitting-office_11zon_11zon.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong><a id=\"response\"><\/a>How Companies are Responding to Quiet Quitting\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many large companies are implementing strategies to address and avoid Quiet Quitting. SMEs can take inspiration from these case studies and adapt their strategies to suit smaller businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google has implemented a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/bill-murphy-jr\/google-says-it-still-uses-20-percent-rule-you-should-totally-copy-it.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;20% time&#8221; policy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which allows employees to spend 20% of their work-week on projects outside of their regular responsibilities. This has been a successful way to keep teams motivated, while also <\/span><b>allowing them to pursue personal interests and build relationships at work.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another example comes from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patagonia.com\/environmental-internship-program.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patagonia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a company best known for its commitment to environmental and social responsibility. They have introduced a policy that encourages employees to spend time on environmental and community projects during work hours. According to Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, the best thing a business can do for the planet is to make good products and <\/span><b>take care of its employees.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To retain talent, companies are also investing in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/learning-and-development\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employee development<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and career advancement opportunities. For example, Deloitte has created a \u2018<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2013\/01\/how-deloitte-made-learning-a-g\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leadership Academy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019 that offers<\/span><b> leadership training and career support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for employees interested in progressing and growing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many companies are responding to the trend by shifting towards flexible contracts. Remote work, hybrid contracts, no monitoring and flexible hours are some of the most popular types. By providing increased autonomy, teams can more easily balance their work and personal responsibilities, decreasing the chance of quiet quitting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But case studies can only get you so far. You\u2019ll need to evaluate the specific causes of Quiet Quitting at your workplace and build an employee retention strategy based on these. Try starting with the tips below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/templates\/employee-satisfaction-survey\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-91506\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/26164308\/ENG_Blog_banner_Employee-Satisfaction_11zon.jpg\" alt=\"employee-satisfaction-template\" width=\"592\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/26164308\/ENG_Blog_banner_Employee-Satisfaction_11zon.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/26164308\/ENG_Blog_banner_Employee-Satisfaction_11zon-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/26164308\/ENG_Blog_banner_Employee-Satisfaction_11zon-768x263.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong><a id=\"strategies\"><\/a>Employee Retention Strategies to Engage Your Workforce<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step in managing Quiet Quitting within your team is to <\/span><b>identify the main cause of the problem.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can conduct <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/employee-engagement-survey\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">engagement surveys<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, lead focus groups or have one-on-one conversations to learn about what is not working.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve pinpointed these, assess which of the below strategies are best suited to your organisation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Redefine Core Job Tasks<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Role expansion is a natural part of any employees\u2019 progression, but these changes aren\u2019t always reflected in job descriptions and pay packages.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managers should <\/span><b>identify core job responsibilities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and more accurately reflect these in role descriptions and titles. This will ensure employees receive the recognition they deserve and will hold them accountable for tasks and processes that need to be completed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Listen, Then Invest<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often, leaders make decisions based on what they think is best for their workforce. But a great leader listens to their employees, understands their true needs and uses their feedback as fuel for change. Staff opinions should guide where money and resources are invested.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This isn\u2019t just about showing empathy. Real listening requires employers to <\/span><b>collect qualitative and quantitative data to make better decisions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This can be done through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/enps-employee-net-promoter-score\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eNPS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/employee-engagement-survey\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">engagement surveys<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/templates\/employee-satisfaction-survey\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-91505 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/26163828\/portrait-from-back-african-girl-white-shirt-with-backpack-resting-with-friends-after-lessons-indoor-photo-young-people-discussing-something-conference-hall-with-big-windows-1_11zon-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"quiet-quitting\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/26163828\/portrait-from-back-african-girl-white-shirt-with-backpack-resting-with-friends-after-lessons-indoor-photo-young-people-discussing-something-conference-hall-with-big-windows-1_11zon-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/26163828\/portrait-from-back-african-girl-white-shirt-with-backpack-resting-with-friends-after-lessons-indoor-photo-young-people-discussing-something-conference-hall-with-big-windows-1_11zon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/26163828\/portrait-from-back-african-girl-white-shirt-with-backpack-resting-with-friends-after-lessons-indoor-photo-young-people-discussing-something-conference-hall-with-big-windows-1_11zon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/26163828\/portrait-from-back-african-girl-white-shirt-with-backpack-resting-with-friends-after-lessons-indoor-photo-young-people-discussing-something-conference-hall-with-big-windows-1_11zon-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/26163828\/portrait-from-back-african-girl-white-shirt-with-backpack-resting-with-friends-after-lessons-indoor-photo-young-people-discussing-something-conference-hall-with-big-windows-1_11zon.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Offer Flexibility<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexibility can come in many forms, from working from home and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/manage-flexible-working-hours\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flexible hours<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to job sharing and sabbaticals. But it&#8217;s crucial to remember that one size does not fit all. Everyone works differently, so it&#8217;s vital that leaders understand <\/span><b>what flexibility means to each team<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and design a package that works for all.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Reduce Workload<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/pubs\/reports\/work-well-being\/compounding-pressure-2021\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have shown that <\/span><b>employees who feel overworked are more likely to disengage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from their work and seek employment elsewhere.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reducing workload can help to combat stress, allowing people to focus on one task at a time and complete their projects to a higher standard; quality over quantity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One example of a company that has successfully reduced workload without losing productivity is Basecamp. By <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2017\/08\/03\/the-ceo-of-basecamp-only-allows-employees-to-put-in-a-32-hour-workweek.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">limiting the workweek to 32 hours<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and encouraging team members to take regular paid time off, they\u2019ve increased team satisfaction and productivity whilst lowering turnover rate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Build a Positive Company Culture<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One practical way to build a positive company culture is to make sure that employee contributions are recognised and rewarded. This could involve setting up a system for employees to nominate their peers for awards, or creating an employee of the month programme.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promoting open communication and transparency can also help. Encourage employees to share their thoughts and ideas, and actively listen to their feedback.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foster a sense of community and strengthen team relationships. It is more difficult for people to dissociate themselves when they\u2019re emotionally connected to their colleagues. Some effective ways to do this include <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/team-building-games\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">team-building games<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, after-work drinks and away days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also important to provide fair compensation and benefits that align with industry standards. Offering <\/span><b>competitive salaries and benefits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as health insurance, retirement plans and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/pto-paid-time-off\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">paid time off<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help attract and retain top talent.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Monitor Employee Engagement with Factorial\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using an HRIS (Human Resources Information System) like <\/span><b>Factorial<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a quick and reliable way to measure how content your employees are <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">before <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quiet Quitting becomes a problem.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our eNPS (employee net promoter score) feature shows you how satisfied people are within your organisation. 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