September 12, 2025

Spot early disengagement: Watch for decreased participation, lack of enthusiasm, or minimal interaction, as these are key signs your employee is about to quit. Monitor attendance and productivity: Frequent absences, tardiness, or reduced work quality can indicate dissatisfaction or soft quitting. Notice attitude and initiative changes: Sudden complaints, irritability, or avoidance of responsibilities often signal […]

Soft quitting and quiet quitting are different forms of disengagement: Quiet quitting is boundary-setting and meeting minimum expectations, while soft quitting is subtle, gradual withdrawal that can affect performance.  Causes vary: Burnout, lack of recognition, poor management, misaligned expectations, and work-life balance priorities can lead to both behaviors.  Soft quitting is harder to spot: Look