Quiet cracking is a new office condition between burnout and quiet quitting characterized by employees feeling unappreciated and stagnant in their careers. This condition leads to decreased engagement and performance without immediate visible symptoms. TalentLMS found that 54% of U.S. employees reported experiencing signs of quiet cracking, while 20% frequently encountered these challenges. The dissatisfaction gradually leads to demotivation, making it crucial for leaders to monitor changes in workplace morale to prevent long-term negative impacts on productivity and retention.
Quiet cracking is the erosion of workplace satisfaction from within. Unlike burnout, it doesn't always manifest in exhaustion. Unlike quiet quitting, it doesn't show up in performance metrics immediately. But it is just as dangerous.
A large portion of the workforce is already experiencing the persistent feeling of workplace unhappiness that leads to disengagement, poor performance, and an increased desire to quit that quiet crackers deal with.
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