9 Best Articles on Quiet Quitting
The most useful articles on quiet quitting from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Quiet Quitting Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on quiet quitting by Refind users.
What is ...?
New to #quiet quitting? These articles make an excellent introduction.
What is 'quiet quitting,' and how it may be a misnomer for setting boundaries at work
Quiet quitting is taking over TikTok as a new workplace trend popular with Gen Z. However, it may be a misnomer for setting healthy boundaries in the workplace.
«The term 'quiet quitting' is so offensive, because it suggests that people that do their work have somehow quit their job, framing workers as some sort of villain in an equation where they're doing exactly what they were told,»
Trending
These links are currently making the rounds on quiet quitting on Refind.
The Year in Quiet Quitting
A new generation discovers that it’s hard to balance work with a well-lived life.
Quitting is underrated
“I am a fighter and not a quitter,” said Liz Truss, the day before quitting. She was echoing the words of Peter Mandelson MP over two decades ago, although Mandelson had the good sense to speak aft…
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on quiet quitting—all under 10 minutes.
The Great Resignation. Quiet Quitting. What The F***?
The Great Resignation was all the hype earlier this year. Then Quiet Quitting took over the headlines when hordes of people popularized "doing the bare minimum at work" on apps like TikTok. While it…
‘The Cure for Burnout Is Not Self-Care’
Amelia Nagoski discusses quiet quitting.
«the quitter keeps their job and chooses to do only the bare minimum rather than go above and beyond»
The guy who inspired the "quiet quitting" movement is back to working 50 hours a week
Let's not draw the wrong lessons, again, from Justin's career choices
Five Ways Managers Can Help Prevent Quiet Quitting
Advice for managers on addressing the “quiet quitting” phenomenon and increasing employee engagement.
Is quiet quitting a real thing?
Quiet Quitting has become all the rage for Gen Zs. Sure, you can be checked out. But at what cost? Are you missing something bigger?
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on quiet quitting.
Quiet quitting and the great resignation have a common cause – dissatisfied workers feel they can’t speak…
Research shows that workers rarely call out unethical behavior or even just operational problems, in large part because they fear serious consequences.
Publications
We monitor hundreds of publications, blogs, newsletters, and news sources in Quiet Quitting, including:
Tim Harford
Author How To Make The World Add Up (UK) / The Data Detective (US). Cautionary Tales podcast. Undercover Economist at the FT. BBC More or Less. Views my own.
MIT Sloan Management Review
Transforming how people lead and innovate.
Ed Zitron
CEO @EZPR. British. writer @thisisinsider @TheAtlantic @medium - Top 50 @bitech tech PR 4x - http://ez.substack.com - http://edzitron.medium.com - 2x Author
Gallup
Analytics and advisory services on the front lines of transformation.
Corporate Rebels
On a mission to make work more fun | Travelling the world to learn from the most inspiring workplaces | Join the movement: http://corporate-rebels.com
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