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They explored the main reasons why workers are most likely to “ quiet quit ,” a workplace term used to describe employees who do only the bare minimum required by their job description .
More than half ( 57 %) of workers said that they were more likely to “ quiet quit ” if their manager made them feel undervalued , micromanaged them , or did not provide the flexibility to work from a location that best suits their needs .
With 22 % of the workforce currently feeling or having previously felt demotivated at work , millions of workers could potentially disengage from their roles or seek employment elsewhere if they do not feel empowered by their teams to work in a way that works for them .
Trends without hybrid work
A fifth of the workforce currently feels demotivated at work , posing a widespread threat to productivity levels
Employees who lack flexibility over where they work are more likely to quiet quit than those who work hybrid , citing long commutes , micromanagement and inability to work from their chosen location as their biggest bug-bears
Businesses that offer hybrid working are reaping the rewards , with 78 % of hybrid workers saying it boosted their productivity levels
However , two fifths ( 40 %) of office workers are less likely to ‘ quiet quit ’ or become demotivated at work if their employers offer a hybrid model . Workers are sending a clear message to current and potential employers : embrace the benefits of hybrid working , or risk losing talent .
Hybrid work helps employees feel empowered and satisfied
The reality for businesses that don ’ t offer hybrid , is that they will lose the best talent - with six in 10 ( 62 %) hybrid workers saying they would consider leaving their job if required to return to the office five days a week . Furthermore , 71 % would decline a new job or position that involved a long commute , while 72 % would only consider new roles offering the flexibility to work from any location .
In addition to boosting productivity levels ( 78 %), hybrid working empowers employees to make decisions about their work schedules based on when and where they work best ( 92 %) - one of the most important factors in preventing employees from quietly quitting .
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