7 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 in 2023 so far.
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,»
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on quiet quitting—all under 10 minutes.
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…
The Year in Quiet Quitting
A new generation discovers that it’s hard to balance work with a well-lived life.
Gen Z isn’t ‘quiet quitting’—they’re grappling with a lack of interpersonal connection
Gen Z makes up about 13% of the U.S. workforce and many of us have never experienced a pre-pandemic office at all.
‘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 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…
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:
MIT Sloan Management Review
Transforming how people lead and innovate.
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.
Ed Zitron
CEO @EZPR. British. writer @thisisinsider - Top 50 @insidertechbiz tech PR 4x - http://wheresyoured.at newsletter - 2x Author - public relations
Gallup
Analytics and advisory services on the front lines of transformation.
Corporate Rebels
On a mission to #MakeWorkMoreFun | Get your weekly rebelliousness in a 2-minute read, absolutely free http://corporate-rebels.com/newsletter
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