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‘Quiet quitting’ isn’t always the best option — try these 3 things first, experts say

The Great Resignation, which saw droves of workers leave their jobs or switch careers, may still be going strong — but another new workplace phenomenon is emerging: "quiet quitting."

The term gained popularity on TikTok this month and videos related to the topic amassed 354 million views as of Thursday.

Quiet quitting can sometimes refer to setting of boundaries at work or not taking on more work than necessary.

While quiet quitting has received a fair share of backlash ever since it went viral, there's no single definition for the term. For some, it means not going above and beyond at work. Most, however, agree it does not mean you're leaving the job.

If no one's asking you to leave, why not do less by default and get away with it? You're buying time where you're at.Jaya DassManaging Director, Randstad Singapore and Malaysia

The Great Resignation saw record-high numbers of resignations with young and burned out workers leading the charge, whereas quiet quitting is a mindset adopted by those who stay, said Jaya Dass, Randstad's managing director for Singapore and Malaysia. 

"If no one's asking you to leave, why not do less by default and get away with it? You're buying time where you're at," she said. 

While burnout levels are high with people "doing a lot more with less for a long time now," said workplace psychologist and behavioral expert Dr. Natalie Baumgartner, it is important that employees feel valued and appreciated.

"But that is not happening either," she added.

According to a Resume Builder survey in August, one in 10 employees say they are currently putting in less effort than they did six months ago.

Additionally, 5% out of 1,000 people surveyed say they do less than what's required of them.

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