Empthrive’s Quiet Firing: Awareness to Action Workbook helps employees recognise quiet firing behaviours, understand the impact, and respond safely. Featuring self-assessments, quizzes, documentation templates, reflection sheets, and support maps, this interactive workbook turns awareness into practical action. Complete it digitally or in print, and gain clarity about….

Part 6 is live. The final part of our Quiet Firing series focuses on who is behind it. Quiet firing doesn’t happen by chance; it’s shaped and influenced by more people than you might expect. We dug deeper to uncover how it exists and persists, helping employees recognise the signs and prepare for strategic conversations or better support…

Part 5 is here, and this time we focus on the numbers. Quiet Firing often feels invisible, but it leaves clues in the data available. From unfair and constructive dismissal cases to attrition, sick leave trends, and Glassdoor reviews, we explore the signs that show just how widespread the issue is…

Profitable companies are cutting jobs at a scale that’s changing the job market and not for the better. In this piece, we unpack the reality behind mass layoffs based on the data available, the human cost, and the systemic patterns that may be driving them. We explore why AI is often the headline but rarely the whole story, and how practices like weaponised PIPs and fake job postings…

Ready for Part 4? In this part, we highlight key EU legislation employees may want to review if they suspect quiet firing. From protection against unfair dismissal to non‑discrimination, predictable working conditions, and consultation rights…

And we’re unpacking Part 3, where we focus on what employees can do when things start to feel off, unclear, or quietly hostile at work. It’s about protecting yourself, emotionally, professionally, and legally, without making assumptions or taking risky steps too soon…

We’re breaking down the stages of quiet firing: early, progressing, and imminent. Because these patterns rarely happen all at once. They evolve slowly, often unnoticed, until it’s too late. If something’s feels “off” at work - for you or someone you care about…

We’re diving deeper into the signs that may indicate you or someone you know is facing a quiet firing situation. From subtle shifts in behaviour to more obvious signals, we’ll unpack this complex topic, piece by piece. Join us here for part 1.

We often say we're all weathering the same storm at work, but are we really? Or are some of us just in better ships? From lockdowns to return-to-office mandates and rising pressures, the challenges and experiences vary widely. This article explores how thoughtful leadership and empathy can help teams navigate uncertainty and come out stronger.