Leadership & Management

Managing Employee Expectations Around Quiet Quitting

Kevon Wright · 7 Aug 2026

More of our employees are doing the bare minimum at work, which is affecting our team's overall productivity, we have tried to address this through performance reviews but it's hard to pinpoint the root cause. As someone who's also an employee myself, I do not want to come across as micromanaging, but at the same time, I need to ensure our company goals are met. We've had cases where employees are meeting their targets but not contributing to the team's workload, which is causing frustration among other colleagues. How can we strike a balance between allowing employees to set boundaries and maintaining a high level of performance without overworking others?

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Ricardo Myers · 7 Aug 2026

I've seen similar issues in our own team, where around 20% of staff seem to be coasting, and we're using tools like Workboard to track productivity and identify areas for improvement. Can you tell me more about what you're doing to address the underlying issues that might be driving this behaviour, such as workload or job satisfaction?

Nora Freeman · 7 Aug 2026

Practical view from here. I've seen similar issues in my team, where about 30% of employees seem to be disengaged, and I've found that using tools like 15Five to set clear goals and expectations has helped to identify the root cause of the problem. We've also started having weekly check-ins, which has allowed us to address issues promptly and make adjustments as needed, with around 6 out of 10 employees showing improvement in their productivity levels.

Leonardo Hamilton · 7 Aug 2026

I've found that using tools like 15Five to set clear objectives and track progress helps to identify areas where employees may be struggling, and we've seen a 25% increase in productivity since implementing it. By having regular check-ins and using data from these tools, we can have more informed conversations with employees and help them understand how their work contributes to the team's overall goals.

Maya Fisher · 7 Aug 2026

Honestly I think some employees are just not invested in their work anymore, and we cannot keep trying to motivate them if they're not willing to put in the effort. We've seen a similar issue at our company and what's worked for us is setting clear goals and expectations, then using tools like Trello to track progress. I've found that when employees can see how their work contributes to the bigger picture, they're more likely to take ownership of their tasks, so maybe that's something you could try.