Quiet quitting trends impact global workforce engagement and mental health

The phenomenon of ‘quiet quitting’—where employees perform only the minimum required tasks without extra initiative—is emerging as a significant challenge for global corporate productivity and mental health. According to Gallup’s ‘State of the Global Workplace 2023’ report, approximately 59% of the global workforce is classified as ‘not engaged,’ a trend reflected in Brazil.

In Japan, research from Mynavi indicates that 46.7% of full-time employees aged 20 to 50 identify with quiet quitting. Experts suggest that while doing the bare minimum might seem efficient in the short term, it can act as a ‘debt to the future’ by hindering the development of skills and experience necessary to adapt to technological shifts, such as the rise of AI.

To combat this disengagement, organizations are being urged to prioritize well-being management. Creating healthy work environments characterized by recognition, purpose, and growth opportunities is seen as a strategic necessity to transform employee apathy into proactive dedication.