The rise of quiet quitting has sparked conversations about work-life balance, employee engagement, burnout, and the changing relationship between workers and employers.
While the term itself is relatively new, the concerns behind it are not.
Decades ago, writers and thinkers were already questioning workplace culture, conformity, and the expectation that employees should devote themselves entirely to their organisations.
One forgotten bestseller that feels remarkably relevant today is The Organisation Man by William H.
Whyte.






