Quiet Quitting Trend Threatens UK Productivity as Job Satisfaction Plummets
Analysis suggests 'quiet quitting' is impacting British productivity as job satisfaction hits record lows amid disputes over pay and flexible work options.
POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — Recent analysis indicates that the phenomenon of ‘quiet quitting’ is a tangible reality that may be actively hindering productivity across the United Kingdom. This shift coincides with a period where job satisfaction among British workers has fallen to historic lows, driven largely by growing dissatisfaction regarding compensation and the availability of flexible working arrangements.
Data from the Resolution Foundation highlights a significant shift in workforce preferences, with fewer than half of adults now seeking to maintain full-time employment. This trend is echoed by reports from The Guardian and The Times, both of which note that less than half of the adult population currently expresses a desire to work full-time as frustration continues to rise.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
