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quiet firing

quiet firing is the present participle and gerund of quiet fire.

Noun

quiet firing (uncountable)

  1. The active or passive neglect of employees in a way that leads to their resignation.
    • Without meaning to, many managers are quiet firing their team members by not helping them perform, develop and feel appreciated for their contributions.2022 November 18, Ben Wigert, “Quiet Firing: What It Is and How to Stop Doing It”, in Gallup
    • Unlike traditional terminations, quiet firing (sometimes called “silent firing”) operates under the radar.2025 August 15, Lisa Reyes, Heather Whitney, “Quiet Firing: Signs It's Happening and How To Avoid It”, in PayChex

Origin of quiet firing

quiet + firing, on the model of quiet quitting.

Questions about quiet firing

What does quiet firing mean?
Quiet firing means the active or passive neglect of employees in a way that leads to their resignation.
What is quiet firing the present participle and gerund of?
Quiet firing is the present participle and gerund of quiet fire.
What part of speech is quiet firing?
Quiet firing is a noun.

Words near quiet firing in the dictionary

  1. quiet coaches
  2. quiet coyote
  3. quiet coyote gesture
  4. quiet cracking
  5. quiet down
  6. quiet firing
  7. quiet fox
  8. quiet fox gesture
  9. quiet hands
  10. quiet hiring
  11. quiet horror

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