The ‘Soft Quit’ Epidemic: Can You Discipline Disengagement?

Jen has talked about “quiet quitting,” but what’s an employer to do when the work is technically getting done—just with zero initiative, collaboration, or care? In this episode, Jen explores the legal boundaries of managing checked-out employees without crossing into retaliation, disability discrimination, or morale implosion. This one’s for every leader who’s tired of “just enough” effort and wants to raise the bar legally.