E283 - Current & Critical - Jennie Gilbert, Quiet Quitting - Fake Trend or Workplace Reality?
“As people, we’re holding companies more accountable to what they’re saying and what they’re doing.”
Trends come and go, but ignoring a conversation everyone is taking part in demonstrates a lack of care. Employees want to be seen, heard and valued and are emboldened to take new risks if they don’t receive those things. Quiet quitting requires organizations to take a step back and examine their culture and people practices, including at the senior level (who are not immune to pulling back). As we continue to navigate what the ‘new normal’ looks like, leaders must be willing to have candid conversations with their team to see if this trend is within their organization and what needs to be done to ensure connection and value for all.