quiet firing
//ˈkwaɪ.ət ˈfaɪərɪŋ//
Medium
• Origin: HR/workplace slang, 2020s.
Making a workplace uncomfortable so an employee quits voluntarily.
Example Sentence
The manager used quiet firing tactics instead of laying off staff.
Related Terms
constructive dismissal
Notes & References
Seen as an unethical HR practice.