Bloomberg.com · 22 Sep, 19:00 · Artificial Intelligence briefing

Gen Z: Quiet Quitting Comes to India. AI Will Make It Worse

Recent reporting indicates that the phenomenon of quiet quitting is gaining significant traction among Indian Gen Z workers.

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Recent reporting indicates that the phenomenon of quiet quitting is gaining significant traction among Indian Gen Z workers. This trend reflects a broader shift in employee attitudes, characterised by a strict adherence to job descriptions and a refusal to perform unpaid extra labour. Furthermore, analysts warn that the accelerating integration of artificial intelligence into the workplace may exacerbate these sentiments. As automation handles routine tasks, the perceived value of human effort may diminish, potentially deepening the disconnect between employee expectations and organisational demands in the Indian market.

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