General
quiet firing
What does quiet firing mean?
A management practice of nudging a worker to quit by curtailing their responsibilities, withholding raises or recognition, or otherwise degrading their work experience, rather than formally terminating them.
"They didn't fire him; they quiet fired him by handing all his good projects to someone else."
Origin
Coined as the managerial counterpart to 'quiet quitting' during the 2022 workplace-trend wave.
Frequently asked questions
What is 'quiet firing'?
It's nudging a worker to quit by cutting their responsibilities, withholding raises or recognition, and degrading their experience, rather than formally firing them.
How does 'quiet firing' relate to quiet quitting?
It's the managerial counterpart, coined during the 2022 workplace-trend wave as the boss's version of disengagement.
Is quiet firing a bad practice?
It's widely seen as a toxic-workplace tactic, since it pressures people out without honest communication.
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