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South China Morning Post
07-05-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Survey finds 45% of Japan's workers are ‘quiet quitting' in challenge to overwork culture
A growing share of Japan 's full-time workforce is engaging in 'quiet quitting' – doing just enough to get by without striving for promotions or recognition – according to a new survey, reflecting a subtle yet significant shift away from the country's deeply rooted culture of overwork. Advertisement The study by Japanese job-matching firm Mynavi, which polled 3,000 workers aged 20 to 59, found that 45 per cent identified as quiet quitters. 'We can see that 'quiet quitting' is becoming the new norm,' Akari Asahina, a researcher at the Mynavi Career Research Lab, told The Japan Times. The term, popularised on TikTok in the US in 2022, refers to employees who meet the basic expectations of their job but avoid taking on extra responsibilities or pursuing advancement. In Japan, more than 70 per cent of those who identified as quiet quitters said they intended to continue the practice, according to Mynavi's survey results released last month. Advertisement About 60 per cent said they were satisfied with the outcome, including more time for personal pursuits during and outside work hours.
Japan Times
28-04-2025
- Business
- Japan Times
Nearly half of workers in Japan engage in ‘quiet quitting'
Some 45% of full-time employees in Japan are 'quiet quitters' — workers doing the bare minimum to meet their job requirements — according to a survey by job-matching company Mynavi. Among 3,000 respondents age 20 to 59, this attitude to work was most common among the younger generation: 46.7% of those in their 20s said that they were quiet quitters, reflecting a less-motivated workforce more focused on work-life balance. 'We can see that 'quiet quitting' is becoming the new norm,' commented Akari Asahina, a researcher at the Mynavi Career Research Lab. "As values are becoming more diverse, it's important for companies to accept the diverse values of individuals and offer flexible work styles that fit them." According to the survey released last week, around 60% of the respondents who described themselves as quiet quitters were satisfied with what they've gained as a result, particularly in the ways they spend their time both during work and non-work hours. Over 70% in the same group admitted that they would like to continue the practice. The term quiet quitting originated in the U.S. in 2022 when it went viral on TikTok as a new mindset for people to work under. Those engaged in it prefer working in a way in which they perform their duties as set out but don't go above and beyond to advance their careers, seek promotions or salary increases. According to Mynavi's survey, there are four major reasons for Japanese workers becoming quiet quitters: Those who feel that their current workplaces do not match what they want to do Those who are unsatisfied with how they are evaluated by their employers Those who prioritize the cost-benefit of their jobs, meaning that they would rather stay in their current positions because promotions would cost them more of their personal time or effort that would not be worth the salary Those genuinely indifferent about career progression In the same survey, 38.9% of respondents who were human resources officials answered that they were receptive to quiet quitters, saying it is important to consider such behavior in employees who do not seek career advancement since every individual's work style is different. Another 32.1% responded negatively to the phenomenon, saying such a mindset might not be good for the overall morale of the organization. Since the term emerged, quiet quitting has been observed globally, with a report released in 2023 by American research company Gallup revealing that 59% of employees around the world were engaging in the practice. On the other hand, a more aggressive form of quitting, dubbed 'revenge quitting,' may be on the rise. The trend, which sees workers dissatisfied with low wages and a lack of advancement opportunities quit their jobs loudly and dramatically to openly display their pent-up frustrations, appears to be catching on. A survey by software consultancy Software Finder in January showed that 4% of full-time employees in the U.S. are considering revenge quitting this year.
