{"id":3356,"date":"2023-02-03T12:08:11","date_gmt":"2023-02-03T12:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/?p=3356"},"modified":"2023-02-27T14:23:47","modified_gmt":"2023-02-27T14:23:47","slug":"all-you-need-to-know-about-quiet-hiring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/all-you-need-to-know-about-quiet-hiring\/","title":{"rendered":"All you need to know about \u2018quiet hiring\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here comes the latest workplace trend \u201cquiet hiring\u201d \u2013 Ring a bell or two? You\u2019re not alone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019ll delve into the concept of quiet hiring, its connection to other quiet trends, and how employees, jobseekers and employers can all benefit from it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is \u2018quiet hiring\u2019?<\/h2>\n

In a few words, quiet hiring refers to a hiring strategy companies are using to fill their talent needs without bringing on more full-time employees. It has become a popular quick-fix due to the dwindling staff budgets and companies\u2019 ongoing struggle to find the right candidate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Typically, companies either shuffle around current employees to other roles or invite them to take on additional tasks. Alternatively, they hire temporary contractors or rely on employee referrals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Quiet quitting vs quiet firing vs quiet hiring<\/h2>\n

With these silent workplace trends making waves in the business world, it could be surprising to find out what the \u201cquiet\u201d trios have most in common is probably the literal use of the word \u201cquiet\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To recap, quiet quitting is when an employee rejects going above and beyond in their work and only fulfills what is outlined in their contracts. Meanwhile, quiet firing is when an employer or a manager subtly undermines an employee in the hopes that the employee will voluntarily resign. It\u2019s effectively a new moniker for workplace bullying.<\/span><\/p>\n

That said, in a way, quiet hiring ties the two together. First, quiet firing is the opposite of quiet hiring. Instead of discouraging and gaslighting employees, leaders attuned to the quiet hiring trend can empower and retain employees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Second, quiet hiring is a potential long-term solution for quiet quitting. When employees quiet quit, it\u2019s often because they feel burned out, unfulfilled, or not appreciated at work.<\/span><\/p>\n

By giving them new responsibilities and challenges, as well as offering them attention, support and resources, they might be able to rekindle their passion. <\/span>This is also an opportunity for employers to reward, grow and retain top performers who might have been hungry for more responsibilities!<\/p>\n

\"?\"\u00a0Read more: Everything you need to know about quiet quitting<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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How can employees tap into this trend?<\/h2>\n

At first glance, this can sound like a benefit for employers only. However, it\u2019s actually a huge opportunity for employees. At the bare minimum, you can acquire new skills for free and explore other business areas you might excel in. The best case would be a promotion or a raise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Before agreeing to your new duties, make sure you\u2019re not exploited and have all the resources you need to prevent burnout. Sit down with your manager to clarify the job scope and expectations, and ask for training and support you might need.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While you might not see instant rewards like a raise or a promotion, there\u2019s no need to get discouraged. Set goals and success metrics with your manager, and keep track of your achievements. You can use them to negotiate a salary bump when the opportunity arises.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Jobseekers, this is your sign to shine!<\/h2>\n

Now is a perfect time for those of you who haven\u2019t found your next job yet. There\u2019re currently 91,445 advertised contract roles available on Adzuna, advertising an average salary of $47,921. The sectors offering the most contract roles<\/a> are Science & QA (25,586 advertised jobs), Healthcare & Nursing (14,914 jobs), and IT (7,778 jobs), with open roles including registered nurses, market researchers, and developers. Meanwhile, some of the notable employers looking for contract workers include Amazon Flex, EY, KOHLS, and SAP.<\/p>\n

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Employers: The dos and don\u2019ts<\/h2>\n

For employers, quiet hiring saves you money, time and resources, and it can potentially improve employee retention and productivity. However, if it\u2019s not done right, you may risk losing your talent and damaging your brand. Here are the dos and don\u2019ts for you to optimize quiet hiring:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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