The Quiet Quitting Phenomenon
2022 is proving to be an exceptionally challenging year for the UK and European job market with record vacancies across all sectors. This is creating additional stress and pressure on existing staff, leading to many embracing a new internet phenomenon of "quiet quitting". This movement aims to re-address the work-life balance of employees by encouraging working to rule, performing only the tasks required of them by their job description and nothing beyond.
Staff in the tech industry have begun quiet quitting, having discovered that going the extra mile and putting in effort above and beyond that required of them is not being recognised or rewarded This leaves them feeling demotivated, unappreciated and facing burnout for no personal gain. The rising cost of living coupled with record inflation rates is a significant factor in this phenomenon, as failure by organisations to raise salaries commensurate with the cost of living means that many employees now feel as though they are earning less than they were a year ago but their employers have not adapted their expectations accordingly.
This is a poor situation for both staff and businesses as highly valuable skills are not being appropriately exploited, development opportunities are being missed and technical staff are not fulfilling their potential. It is vital at this point that open and honest conversations are held within businesses in order to stem the tide of this rebellion, understanding the very valid concerns of employees and identifying ways of improving the reward packages on offer.
This will not only support existing staff in managing the cost of living increases and therefore improving morale but is also likely to elevate recruitment rates as people choose to work in forward-thinking businesses that are seen to have their best interests at heart.
We feel it is important that employees know what they are worth. Experienced technical experts are in high demand across a range of industries. Rather than quiet quitting and allowing their careers to swerve off track due to concerns about getting another job, we feel that they should be encouraged to broaden their horizons, ask for the opportunities and compensation that they deserve, but not be afraid to approach other businesses if they experience push-back from their current employer.
At djr, we believe technical staff should not shelve their ambitions and goals because of a current crisis in the industry but rather seize the opportunity to progress. We can help you to make inroads to regaining your motivation, progressing your career and making positive changes that will impact all areas of your life. We are passionate about getting the right people in the right job for the right compensation and we can make this happen for you.
So if you are feeling lost and are coasting in your professional life, come to us. We can help you to regain control of your destiny, to earn the salary that you deserve and to work in a job that delivers the satisfaction and positive culture that you need.