Quiet hiring: Should you accept a promotion without a raise?
Hmm... here's the low-down on getting quiet hired
Apparently 2023 is the year of being quiet hired.
A recent surge in popularity and decline in finances has seen companies around the world silently hiring their employees.
This hiring solution is something more companies might seek to do this year as economic fears abound.Let's take a deep dive into quiet hiring
Quiet hiring is the idea of a company acquiring new skills without actually hiring new employees. In most cases, it means pushing existing employees to take on new roles and develop new essential skills without any new compensation.
Very often, the purpose of quiet hiring is to address actual needs within a company without having to spend a fortune.
Fools.com shares that quiet hiring can often involve shifting workers from one role to another to address pressing needs. But this can be a mixed bag. Often, it leaves employees having to pull more weight - without extra pay.
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Here's what to do if your company starts quiet hiring you:
- Quiet hiring can be a burden but it can also help you expand your current skills or role in the company. You need to think about if this extra work is worth the effort.
- If you take on extra work and your workload increases substantially, to the point where you're working longer hours for no extra pay, speak up.
- Ask for a raise.
- Take advantage of opportunities if your employer offers to pay for a certification.
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A new phenomenon is causing people to not-so-impulsively quit their job and, no, it's not Beyoncé behind it this time.
TikTok has shed some light on the act of 'quiet quitting'.
The Guardian reports that: "Tired, overworked, burnt-out working-class people are taking back their agency and refusing jobs and working conditions that are unsuitable for us."
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Quiet quitting is a newly coined term for when workers only do the job that they’re being paid to do, without taking on any extra duties, or participating in extracurriculars at work.
Here are some TikTok video sharing this new concept:
@zaidleppelin On quiet quitting #workreform ♬ original sound - ruby
@jobdoctortessa The 9-5 Scam Fueling Quiet Quitting #fyp #corporatemillennial #genz #businesstrend #quietquitting #worklife #workplace ♬ original sound - Job Doctor Tessa
Quiet quitting also raises important questions about who is actually doing much of this unpaid labour.
This notion suggest that work is becoming a strain and cultural dynamics are shifting.
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@linkedin doing your job is not quitting your job #linkedin #corporatehumor #careertok #quietquitting ♬ original sound - LinkedIn
Since gaining popularity, bosses are aware of this new trend and are taking action accordingly.
Likewise, people are starting to prioritise their mental health over their work.
If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health and in need of support, click here.
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