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Quiet Quitting, Labour Hoarding and Other Workplace Trends, Explained

The proliferation of catchy phrases to describe how people behave at work is the latest indication of the challenging climate for fashion firms and their employees.
Recent labour micro-trends are a sign of the challenging labour market.
Recent labour micro-trends are a sign of the challenging labour market. (Shutterstock)
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Keeping up with the popular trends on Instagram and TikTok doesn’t always require someone to learn the latest dance moves or test out a quirky makeup hack. These days, participating in the latest viral craze could just mean you’ve (quietly) quit your job.

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Sheena Butler-Young
Sheena Butler-Young

Sheena Butler-Young is Senior Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. She is based in New York and covers workplace, talent and issues surrounding diversity and inclusion.

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