Are We Listening to What the Workforce Is Telling Us?

In our ongoing series exploring the evolving dynamics of modern work, we first tackled quiet quitting among young adults—a response to burnout, stagnant wages, and shifting values around work-life balance.

Now, we turn the lens toward a new and equally concerning trend: quiet cracking.

While quiet quitting is about employees pulling back, quiet cracking flips the script—managers silently increasing expectations without support or recognition. The result? Burnout, disengagement, and a breakdown in trust.

In our latest article, we explore:

• How quiet cracking shows up in the workplace
• What companies can do to prevent it
• How employees can protect their boundaries
• And how to build a win-win culture where everyone thrives
•  

Read the full article: Dangerous New Trend: First it Was Quiet Quitting, Now Employers Need to Worry About ‘Quiet Cracking’

Let’s stop the silent strain—and start building workplaces that work for everyone.