A survey by telecommunications service provider Ringover found that nearly 3 in 4 (74%) U.S. workers suffered from burnout and associated symptoms (e.g., feeling tired, drained, detached or helpless) due to their current job position. These feelings increased the risk of turnover, with nearly two-thirds (64.25%) of surveyed employees reporting they had considered leaving their jobs due to burnout.

“Quiet quitting” is not a new concept new to employers. It occurs when employees become less invested or engaged in their work and only perform their core job duties without going above and beyond. While these employees continue to perform their primary responsibilities, they’re less invested overall. Quiet quitting can be a sign that a worker is unhappy in their role or is feeling burned out. In fact, many workers engage in quiet quitting to help alleviate work-related stress and burnout.

“Bare Minimum Monday” is one of many recent employment trends to gain popularity on social media. Similar to “quiet quitting,” this trend entails employees prioritizing their work-life balance and mental health by doing the least amount of work possible on Mondays to avoid burnout during the rest of the week. The practice is generally in response to underlying issues, such as lack of engagement and stress. It's essential for employers to understand this trend so they know how to support employees' well-being and, in turn, reap the benefits of a healthy workforce.