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Lack of flexibility, hybrid managers drive more than half of HK employees to ‘silently quit’

22% of the Hong Kong workforce currently feels demotivated at work.

More than five in 10 (57%) of Hong Kong employees will ‘quiet quit’ if they feel undervalued, micromanaged, or are not provided the flexibility to work from anywhere, according to an International Workplace Group report

The report also found that 22% of the Hong Kong workforce currently feels demotivated at work with only 6% identifying as engaged in their work.

As such, 40% said they are less likely to ‘quiet quit’ and 55% believe they would experience greater job satisfaction and productivity if their employers offer a hybrid model.

Furthermore, 71% would decline a new job or position that involved a long commute, whilst 72% would only consider new roles offering the flexibility to work from any location.

Moreover, the research also identified the top three markers of good management as promoting work-life balance, trusting workers to complete work from any location, and being open to conversations about new ways of working.

This is supported by research, conducted by a Stanford economics professor, that found companies that offer hybrid working can expect to see quit rates decline by 35%.

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