Corporate productivity threatened as ‘quiet cracking’ fuels widespread employee disengagement

Employees show up, but internally struggle with job uncertainty and pressures.

More than eight in 10 (85%) Singaporean employers said employee disengagement is impacting their organisations, as 30% of employees ‘quietly crack’ frequently, according to a Robert Walters report.

According to the report, most professionals shared that they have experienced quiet cracking occasionally (65%).

Quiet cracking is when employees continue to show up, but internally struggle with job uncertainty and pressures, the report explained.

When asked if they have taken steps to address the issue, one in two employers are looking into career development initiatives, whilst 31% have looked into leadership training.

In Singapore, professionals surveyed said opportunities for growth and advancement (46.5%) and a positive and inclusive company culture (26.8%) are the main reasons why they would stay with an employer.

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