Quiet quitting should not be an excuse to do the bare minimum in a job.

A new phrase has entered the employment lexicon: Quiet quitting. If you're not familiar with it, the simple definition is just doing the scope of your job — no more, no less. Some may view it as "checking out" of your day-to-day responsibilities and working the bare minimum, if that. Others see it as setting better boundaries so that your work life doesn't overshadow or usurp other aspects of your life — it's creating a better work-life balance.

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Patricia L. Harman

Patricia L. Harman is the editor-in-chief of Claims magazine, a contributing editor to PropertyCasualty360.com, and chairs the annual America's Claims Event (ACE), which focuses on providing claims professionals with cutting-edge education and networking opportunities. She covers auto, property & casualty, workers' compensation, fraud, risk and cybersecurity, and is a frequent speaker at insurance industry events. Contact her at [email protected]