Most workers say they're "quiet quitting"

At least half of American workers say they're “quiet quitting” — performing only the tasks they’re required to, giving up on going “above and beyond," according to a new Gallup survey.

Why it matters: The pandemic made nearly all work harder to perform and that extra labor has taken a toll on employees — especially younger workers. They're responding by putting more and more distance between themselves and their jobs, or looking for new jobs.

By the numbers: The proportion of “actively disengaged” workers is now at 18% — the highest it’s been in nearly...