There’s a new buzzword floating through corporate circles: quiet working. The term originally pointed to employees working during scheduled time off. Not just scanning emails or fielding the odd emergency, but actively contributing from behind the scenes, without telling anyone. But let’s flip the lens. What happens when it’s not frontline employees doing this, but […]
Category: Work Culture
Quiet Cracking: When the Pressure at Work Becomes Too Much
There’s a new workplace trend making the rounds, and unlike its predecessors, quiet quitting, bare-minimum Mondays, or even rage applying, this one comes with a visible crack. Literally. It’s called quiet cracking, and it describes a moment when an employee, pushed past their limits, begins to visibly unravel. They’re not screaming. They’re not quitting. But […]
Workplace Fashion – The Gen Z Workplace Revolution
For decades, workplace dress codes have remained largely unchanged, shaped by Baby Boomer ideals of professionalism. But as Generation Z enters the workforce, they’re bringing with them a new perspective: one that prioritizes comfort, self-expression, and functionality over rigid corporate norms. The Gen Z Approach to Workplace Fashion Gone are the days of mandatory suits […]
Work-Life Balance, The Gen Z Approach
The modern workplace is undergoing a dramatic shift, with Generation Z leading the charge in redefining work-life balance. Unlike previous generations, who often embraced the “always-on” work culture, Gen Z is making it clear: personal time is non-negotiable. The Gen Z Perspective on Work-Life Boundaries For Gen Z, maintaining a clear separation between work and […]
Career Catfishing: The Hiring Hoax Disrupting Workplaces
Imagine going through weeks of recruiting. The interviews, the negotiations, the offer. You finally lock in a promising new hire. Then, radio silence. They never show up. No resignation. No explanation. Just… gone. Welcome to career catfishing. This deceptive hiring practice is causing headaches for businesses everywhere. Candidates accept jobs they never intend to start. […]
Revenge Quitting: The Explosive Exit That’s Disrupting Workplaces
Workplace dissatisfaction isn’t new. But the way employees are choosing to handle it? That’s evolving, and fast. First, we had the Great Resignation, where workers left in droves for better opportunities. Then came Resenteeism, where employees stuck around, simmering in silent frustration. Now? We’ve got Revenge Quitting, and it’s a nightmare for HR. Employees aren’t […]
Gen Z Talk vs. Corporate Speak: Why You Should Create a Common Language at Work
Workplace communication is a vital element of any successful business, yet it has never been more challenging. With four generations now working side by side, small to medium-sized business (SMB) owners and managers often find themselves navigating uncharted waters. At the heart of many workplace conflicts lies a linguistic gap—a difference in how generations, particularly […]
Why Soft Quitting Could be Be a Bigger Concern Than Quiet Quitting for Business Owners
Employee engagement is critical to the long-term success of any business, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that often rely on lean teams and collaborative efforts. Recently, two workplace trends have sparked significant discussion among business leaders: Quiet Quitting and Soft Quitting. While both signal deeper issues in workplace culture, understanding the distinctions that make […]
What is Resenteeism?
Resenteeism is a recent addition to the lexicon of the modern workplace. It’s a word used to describe an employee who remains at his post, staying at a job he doesn’t like, even though he’s deeply dissatisfied with continuing to work there. This is essentially the flip side of the Great Resignation, where employees will […]
What is Rage Applying?
“Rage applying” is a term that has only recently come to the fore (originally appearing on TikTok in December of 2022). It is a behavior that a deeply frustrated employee may engage in after something negative happens at work, resulting in the employee responding by firing off a number of internet job applications back-to-back. It […]