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'Reignite engagement' | 1 in 3 workers admit to 'quiet quitting' - what are some solutions?

1 in 3 workers admit to 'quiet quitting' - what are some solutions?

One in three UK workers label themselves as quiet quitters, showing up to work with the purpose of doing no more than what's required to stay employed.

That is according to new research from BetterUp, the mental fitness coaching platform, who analysed data from nearly 3,000 UK workers.[i]

Comparatively, 14% of respondents are ‘thrivers’: those who have found the sweet spot between work and life, able to maintain high levels of wellbeing and engagement at work.

Thrivers are more resilient (14%), have higher purpose and meaning in their work (26%), and have a greater sense of agency and ability to achieve goals (27%). These workers also fare slightly better at emotional and physical wellbeing and stress management.

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