Nick Hurley and Emily McPartland write for Personnel Today on 'quiet cutting'
The notion of ‘quiet quitting’ came about in the immediate post-Covid period when employees were reassessing their commitment to their workplace.
Now, some commentators suggest that some employers are "deploying a way of sowing disenchantment among workers to trim numbers". But there are major risks attached with this approach.
Exploring the topic, Nick Hurley, Partner and Head of Employment, and Emily McPartland, a Trainee currently in our Employment Team, write an article for Personnel Today.
In the piece, they cover:
- Understanding quiet cutting
- Why is it happening?
- Legal risks lurking behind the ‘quiet’
- A useful 'case spotlight'
- Employee rights when faced with quiet cutting
- The wider impact: morale, reputation and culture
- Practical tips for HR and legal teams
Read the full article in Personnel Today here.
