BUSINESS
'Quiet quitting' could be hitting the economy - here's why
BBC BusinessTuesday, November 3, 2026 at 11:15 AM
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Britons have become less engaged with the jobs they do and are less willing to put in extra effort, a report has found.
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- Impact
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- Category
- Business
- Market relevance
- High
- Why it matters
- Corporate and market moves reprice risk and reveal where power and cash are concentrating. Britons have become less engaged with the jobs they do and are less willing to put in extra effort, a report has found. Investors will watch earnings, rates, and competitive positioning connected to Quiet and Business.
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What happened
Britons have become less engaged with the jobs they do and are less willing to put in extra effort, a report has found.
Why it matters
Corporate and market moves reprice risk and reveal where power and cash are concentrating.
Background
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Timeline
BBC Business published: 'Quiet quitting' could be hitting the economy - here's why
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Economic impact
Investors will watch earnings, rates, and competitive positioning connected to Quiet and Business.
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