Loud quitting

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Loud quitting refers to a type of employee disengagement in which individuals openly share their discontent, desire for change, and intention to leave. [1] [2] These individuals may refuse to do tasks that they deem unnecessary and by sharing their contempt with colleagues, may spread their disenchantment and disengagement. [3] Loud quitting may arise from perceived workplace inequities, subpar compensation, and an unresponsive employer. [3] [4]

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Loud quitting arose as an alternative response to quiet quitting and hustle culture following the COVID-19 pandemic. [5] Loud quitting is more common among younger workers who are more vocal about intolerable working conditions. [6] [7] Increased occupational stress has increased loud quitting. [8]

Loud quitting is a revolt against a company's work culture and leadership, and is often made publicly on social media. [9] Loud quitting may undermine a business's public image, while also making it more challenging for the employee to find new employment. [10]

Live quitting

One version of loud quitting is live quitting where employees live-stream their departure on TikTok under the #Quittok. [9] [11] By publicizing their departure, employees create accountability for both the business and themselves. [11] [12]

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References

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  7. ↑ Tong, Goh Chiew (28 June 2023). "1 in 5 employees are 'loud quitting.' Here's why it's worse than 'quiet quitting'". CNBC. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
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  11. 1 2 Pickup, Oliver (19 April 2023). "WTF is Quittok – and why Gen Z is increasingly doing it when they leave jobs". WorkLife. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
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