It is likely that in recent weeks you have heard the term “quit quitting” or silent resignation, because according to data from infojobs, 3 out of 10 people they have in mind to leave their job in the short term and are willing to work at a minimum before doing so because they feel exhausted and saturated.
This in order to give priority to their personal life and mental health, avoiding falling into burnout caused by the long working hours generated during the pandemic, where it was more difficult to separate personal and professional life.
What is silent resignation or remove quitting?
This is the name given to the attitude of minimum effort at work, fulfilling what is owed without giving any additional contribution.
According to the World OCC, this has been generated from long working hours, work overload, lack of salary increase and bad work environments causing people to feel overwhelmed, exhausted and with high levels of stress.
How to avoid silent resignation?
Quit quitting “is a sign that people are looking for ways to feel less burned out and an opportunity for employers to identify tactics to motivate and re-engage,” says Natalie Baumgartner, Leadership and Entrepreneurship Consultant. To do this, she considers the following strategies:
1. Have good communication
Create a space of trust where your collaborators have the freedom to express their needs or concerns and together seek the best way to solve it. If necessary, approach yourself openly to discuss the situation.
2. Encourages balance between personal and professional life
A good balance between these two aspects is essential to keep your employees happy and engaged. Make sure they have rest days, vacations and avoid scheduling meetings or projects on weekends.
3. Be flexible
Another way for your team to feel understood is that within your company they have the flexibility to adapt to situations that arise.
For example, to work remotely, have a more manageable schedule or be able to ask another collaborator for help in the event of a complication. The more open you are to new ideas, the more comfortable your team will feel.
4. Avoid excessive workload
Overloading your employees with work and pressure will only generate stress, physical and mental exhaustion. Instead, dose tasks and deadlines. Give a reasonable time that goes according to the objectives.
5. Grant disconnection times
In the age of technology it is very easy to be connected 24/7; however, it is important to respect working hours. Avoid sending emails, messages or making calls outside of it, so everyone can take a well-deserved break.
6. Offer growth opportunities
When an employee feels stuck, they are more likely to resort to silent resignation. To avoid this, create opportunities for your collaborators to grow within your company and feel motivated to go for more.
As a leader it is important that you recognize the signs of your team when it is going through silent resignation and take action in a timely manner. Remember that when your collaborators feel motivated and happy, they will be more committed to achieving the goals set.