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VIA HRD Forum and NIPM Nagpur Chapter jointly organized the session on “Quiet Quitting – HR Scale” on 22nd May 2025 at VIA Auditorium, Nagpur
Dr Dilip Mohanty, President (HRM) of Jayaswal Neco Industries Ltd, Nagpur said “Quiet quitting” refers to employees doing only what is required, without extra effort or engagement. They do not resign but mentally withdraw. Root causes include burnout, lack of growth, poor management, or the need for better work-life balance.
He said common signs are leaving on time, ignoring after-hours communication, avoiding extra tasks, and staying silent in meetings. It is often a subtle protest against unrealistic demands or a sign of disengagement from organizational goals, reflecting dissatisfaction with workplace culture.
He explained that employees generally fall into two categories : those in difficulty, who are genuinely struggling due to personal, professional, or health-related issues and need support, empathy, and guidance; and difficult employees, whose negative, resistant, or toxic behaviour disrupts team dynamics. It’s important to distinguish between the two, as quiet quitting may signal a need for help from the former, rather than defiance from the latter.
According to Dr Mohanty, quiet quitting isn’t always negative – it can be a healthy boundary in environments that demand too much without sufficient recognition or reward. If it becomes widespread, it often reflects low morale, distrust in leadership, poor communication, and overall disengagement, which can harm productivity and workplace culture.
To tackle quiet quitting, organizations should set clear expectations, offer growth opportunities, and support work-life balance. Employees need defined roles, chances to develop, and respect for personal time. He said disengagement may also stem from “quiet firing,” where managers isolate or overlook employees without direct dismissal. This passive approach harms morale and encourages withdrawal or resignations. Addressing both employee needs and toxic management practices is key to fostering engagement and retention.
Lastly, he said quiet quitting signals a need for change; leaders must create a culture of value and purpose to re-engage employees.
Earlier, Dr Suresh Pandilwar, Co-Chairman of VIA HRD Forum welcomed the speaker and also summed up the session and said quiet quitting helps organizations proactively address the root causes, improve employee engagement, and create a healthier, more productive workplace culture.
Neelam Bowade, Convener of HRD Forum conducted the proceedings and also introduced the speaker.
Dr Anita Rao, Ms Yogita Deshmukh, Dr Urvashi Yashroy, Campus Head of Tuli College of Hotel Management, Nagpur and HR Professional and HR Managers from industries attended the program.
Photo : L to R :
Neelam Bowade, Dr Suresh Pandilwar & Guest Speaker – Dr Dilip Mohanty, President (HRM) of Jayaswal Neco Industries Ltd, Nagpur
With regards !
Rajesh Vaishya
Sr Executive Officer – VIA
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