Quiet Firing is a New Trend!

Many of us have heard of quiet quitting, but quiet firing is trending too.  The newest trend in corporate leadership circles is the discussion around Quiet Firing. 

In the last six months we have started to hear the term Quiet Quitting and how employees don't have an ownership mentality but an "I'll do the minimum" mentality. 

If your leader’s attitude toward you has shifted and/or you feel your work is criticized more than usual, you might be experiencing it.

There has been a long-standing gap between the idea of having a great boss in the workplace and yet it is very possible. Just over half of workers leave their employment because of their boss. 

Quiet Firing is the act of intentionally treating workers badly so they leave their jobs.

Some things leaders can do to ensure their management team isn't intentionally or unintentionally doing Quiet Firing are: 

• Communicate the company mission, vision, and values.

• Ensure employees know they can talk to Human Resources or Senior Management

• Bring this up in Management meetings so peers can help keep other Managers accountable. 

• Have employees self-manage. Where they are evaluating themselves on every aspect of their job and bring it to the leadership team for feedback.

What can staff members do? 

• Speak to your manager directly 

• Look for others to help advocate for you

• Do your homework on the company policies (Employee handbook, etc)

• Start or join an employee resource group

• Create a self-managed culture where peers help each other be their best. 

Remember the world has changed and with it comes new behaviors, mindsets, and attitudes. Leaders are human too and perhaps they need someone to help them too.  Don’t be a victim of Quiet Firing and certainly don’t be the person doing it. Awareness is key when it comes to leadership and creating a culture that works for everyone in it.

Best, 

Manal