Happier At Work® 129: Is ‘Quiet Quitting’ just a new name for an old problem? With Aoife O’Brien
There is no doubt that the future of work is shifting. Have you noticed the viral term ‘quiet quitting’ making waves lately, especially on the social media platform Tik Tok? In this week’s solo episode, Aoife questions if this trend of quiet quitting is just a new name for an old problem or a startling reality within the working world. Aoife also explores what can drive employees to this level of Job dissatisfaction, how organisations can prevent such issues from arising and why effective communication is key. Further points covered throughout include:
- The definition of quiet quitting
- The impact of disengaged employees
- Are you managing based on outcomes?
- Why managers need to set clear expectations
- Mastering time management at work
- The importance of employee recognition
- How Covid-19 ignited the great reflection
- Striking a balance between work and life
- The rocketing strain of work overload
- The two-way street of loyalty in an organisation
- Is high performance the new working norm?
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Employee Recognition: the key to a happy workplace with Aoife O’Brien
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