Delving into the Roots of Quietly Exiting Employment
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Anti-work, New Public Management, Velfærdsstaten, Moralsk stress, Fastholdelse og rekruttering, ArbejdsidentitetAbstract
The phenomenon of ’quiet quitting’ has sparked debate, particularly regarding the work ethic of the Danes. Overall, the term is associated with an increase in people who subscribe to the attitude that work takes up too much of their lives. More specifically, the term is associated with a form of silent protest, where effort and commitment are turned down without it being detected. How widespread the phenomenon is, is inherently difficult to uncover. However, it resonates with other trends in time and thus indicates a change in the way we relate to work. At the same time, this trend has emerged just as our politicians have their eyes fixed on ensuring increased labor supply and many workplaces struggle with retention and recruitment. Thus, while we are encouraged by our government to enter the labor market faster and stay longer in it, many everyday conversations conversely vent a desire for a less busy and hectic working life. Quiet quitting thus reveals a complexity in our contemporary labor market, where conflicting desires intersect and various patterns may need to be reconsidered. This article explores this complexity and questions whether we are witnessing a decline in work ethic or if other factors are at play?
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