What's Quiet Quiet In The World Of Work And How To Prevent It?

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JAKARTA - The quiet quit, which has been widely discussed lately, is a concept in which employees prefer to work adequately or "needfully" according to the scope of responsibility and salary levels.

Quiet quenching is rooted in employee disappointment with the lack of company awards for the businesses they have provided. Especially during a pandemic where employee efficiency has an impact on the accumulation of work volume in the remaining employees.

In addition, a quick quenching arises in the midst of increasingly realizing employees the importance of avoiding burnout by working in balance.

"The quinting phenomenon has caught the attention of various companies, who are trying to examine the impact of this phenomenon on business productivity," said Arvy Egadipoera, Chief Customer Officer (CCO) of Mekari, as quoted by Antara.

"Actually, with the right perspective and approach, quick quenching can be an opportunity for the company to review the system and employment policies to see how the company can strengthen employee work satisfaction," said Arvy.

Arvy added that digital solutions also make it easier for companies to appreciate work performance, so that employees are motivated to work. He also shared tips on how the company can increase employee work satisfaction, thus preventing quick quenching.

The first step the company has to take is to find the root of work dissatisfaction. It could be that employees feel that a career increase is too difficult or the company's appreciation of work performance is so minimal that their motivation is eroded. Knowing the root of dissatisfaction will allow the company to design the right program to restore employee enthusiasm.

The 360-degree feedback method or 360-degree input is increasingly commonly applied by companies when measuring employee performance. Through this method, the performance of an employee can be measured based on input from various points of view, including colleagues. The key to smooth 360-degree feedback is the use of digital solutions that make it easier for feedback to be provided transparently, regularly, and thoroughly.

One of the triggers for the quick quenching is the company's low appreciation of employee achievements. Therefore, the company needs to give appreciation, and the most real way is to provide bonuses based on performance.