In human resources, quiet hiring refers to the practice of having an employee take on a new responsibilities or a role within their company due to need.[1] The role may be temporary or permanent, and the reassignment may not align with employee interests.[1] Quiet hiring often occurs during economic slowdowns as a cost-saving measure.[1]
Quiet hiring may negatively impact employee engagement with reassigned employees quiet quitting or mentally checking out.[1] Quiet hiring may promote the utilization of nontraditional labor pools and allow workers to gain new skills and try out new roles for career development. [2][3] Quiet hiring encourages the promotion of internal employees over external hiring.[4]
