Global workforce discontent as report finds 18% ‘loud quitting’
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES — A staggering 18% of global employees are loudly voicing their dissatisfaction at work, according to a recent Gallup survey of over 120,000 workers worldwide.
The trend, dubbed “loud quitting”, contrasts with the previously reported “quiet quitting,” where employees subtly withdraw effort without formally leaving their positions.
“Loud quitters” openly undermine company objectives and express opposition to leadership, causing a direct hit to their organizations.
“Trust between employee and employer has been severely broken, or the employee has been poorly matched to a role, leading to constant crises,” the report stated.
While Gallup saw one in five workers “loud quitting,” most global employees (59%) still practice quiet quitting. Only 23% of survey respondents also consider themselves truly engaged at their jobs.
The lack of engagement is causing an estimated loss of $8 trillion, or about 9% of the world’s GDP.
“Loud quitting signifies significant risks within an organization. These employees experience higher levels of stress and are more likely to seek new jobs,” Gallup explains. The report shows that 56% of loud quitters report daily high stress, and 61% actively seek new employment.
Ironically, both quiet and loud quitters are more open to accepting lower salaries in a new job. Engaged employees, on the other hand, would need a 31% pay increase to consider switching jobs.
Gallup suggests that “quiet quitters” could provide an opportunity for organizational growth if managed correctly.
“Quiet quitting employees are your organization’s low-hanging fruit for productivity gains. A few changes to how they are managed could turn them into productive team members,” the report said.
The survey further indicates that 85% of quiet quitters’ concerns involve engagement, culture, pay, benefits, and work-life balance. This implies that businesses that want to mitigate quitting must focus on these critical areas.
