Quiet firing describes a subtle but damaging workplace practice where employees are slowly pushed out through silence, exclusion, and shrinking responsibilities rather than formal termination. Often mistaken for a passing trend, it reflects deeper leadership failures and risk avoidance. The practice thrives in disengaged, remote workplaces, carrying serious psychological costs for employees and long-term consequences for organisations.
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