How to prevent quiet quitting

Are you familiar with the concept of quiet quitting?

I used to be a disengaged, unmotivated, miserable team member. Honestly, I practised quiet quitting back in 2002 – in an admin job which diminished my soul faster than ice
melting in hot water. I became unmotivated and fed up. I only did the bare minimum and then quit properly.

Why did I feel this way?

Because I was left on my own and did not feel part of a team, there was a thimbleful of encouragement and happy vibes in the marketing team I worked with. My boss used to disappear for hours on end with no communication as to where he was (even though his diary was empty). I was fed up, did the minimum amount of work, and eventually left the role.

Loneliness in the workplace, an inevitably increasing workload, unrelenting stress, and seemingly no progression or interesting projects can encourage quiet quitting to take place.

It didn’t need to be that way.
Happy employees stay motivated in their role with supportive team members. With effective team-building methods.

Here are 5 ways to help prevent quiet quitting

1.  Promote a healthy work-life balance
Encouraging employees to finish their work on time, and asking about their personal lives – for example, young children, bereavements, caring responsibilities, time off, or working from home or in the office – can help them cope with home commitments. This approach can also increase staff retention and motivation.

What helps with employees’ health? Wellbeing events and team wellness days are essential to keep employees healthy and stress levels low (therefore boosting their immune system).

Think about these suggestions too:

Unique well-being employee perks?

A half-day on a Friday, once a month, would work.

Showing that your company cares about more than work, which comes in line with many employees’ values.

2.  Motivate teams with treats and provide team bonding experiences
For example, this could be a day trip to zipwire in the country, a Laughter Yoga experience, dancing, or healthy cookery lessons, taking teams away from the work environment to enjoy a new activity, providing the social glue and fun to create positive, motivated teams – who will be more productive too.  This could also include meaningful community activities, such as volunteering at charities or participating in team activities at retirement homes.

3.  Frequent and honest communication
Encouraging frequent and honest communication – it’s time to express how you feel.  Of course, the skill of emotional intelligence comes into play here – understanding your own emotions and those of others, using empathy and social skills, is equally important.

4.  Provide professional development
Learning and development skills to keep employees feeling fulfilled and motivated.  Keeping brains energised with new knowledge adds excitement for employees to know their careers are being acknowledged and are progressing for growth in the company.

5.  A happy work environment
Treat employees well – encouraging all team members to talk with kindness, compassion, and encouragement. Showing appreciation goes a long way to making employees feel valued.  A pat on the back and well done show recognition and appreciation.
We all love to feel valued, don’t we?

More idea examples:
Bright colours – a comfortable area to lounge and chat.
Clean, spacious, and modern facilities with an abundance of natural light.
Refreshments are being provided.
A dimmed relaxation room with music, relaxation recordings, and of course, headphones.
Fun engaging activities – weekly Laughter Yoga classes, relaxing massages, themed fun days.
Volunteering days in the community.

Showing your company cares in different ways makes a positive difference to employees. An uplifting, supportive work environment is what every employee wants right now.  How are you going to make that difference?

To bring happiness to teams and employees, contact  happy@seriouslaughter.co.uk
to learn about team-building activity workshops and half or full days for a positive boost
Or submit an enquiry form here