In human resources, resenteeism refers to a form of professional dissatisfaction wherein individuals choose to remain in unfulfilling jobs breeding resentment and a sense of entrapment.[1][2] This is because they either unable to find a more applicable position, or are concerned about the perceived risks associated with changing employment.[1] Individuals experiencing resenteeism will have poor employee engagement and may appear disillusioned, embittered, miserable, and unhappy.[1][3][2] Resenteeism arose following the COVID-19 pandemic and the Great resignation where people reevaluated their work-life balance in the face of cost-of-living increases and is an extension of quiet quitting.[3][4] Resenteeism is a form of occupational burnout.[5]

Resenteeism has been attributed to poor workplace culture, a disconnect between employers and employees, and subtle layoffs.[6] It is prevalent among employees who had to give up remote work and return to the office.[7] Engaging in resenteeism may negatively impact mental health.[8][9] Employers can address it by fostering a respectful workplace and investment in employees.[10][11]

The term was coined by SaaS cloud provider RotaCloud and popularized in 2023 on TikTok and is a portmanteau of resentment, absenteeism, and presenteeism.[12][13][14][15]

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  1. ^ a b c "Resenteeism: when you hate your job – but you just can't leave". The Guardian. 22 January 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
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  4. ^ London, Bianca (13 January 2023). "Are you suffering from Resenteeism? The new workplace trend that's the successor to quiet quitting". Glamour UK. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  5. ^ Bondarenko, Veronika (17 January 2023). "If You Aren't Quiet Quitting, You May Have This Viral New Label". TheStreet. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  6. ^ Robinson, Bryan (Apr 22, 2024). "5 Reasons For The Rise Of Workplace 'Resenteeism' And How To Manage It". Forbes. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  7. ^ Murray, Clara (29 August 2023). "From shift shock to resenteeism – which workplace trends are here to stay?". Raconteur. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  8. ^ Martin, Richard (10 March 2023). "The curious case of resenteeism: What is it? And how can HR combat it?". UNLEASH. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  9. ^ Bonis, Liz (9 March 2023). "'Resenteeism': Next step in 'quiet quitting' has negative effects on health". WKRC. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  10. ^ Tandon, Riya (27 June 2023). "'Resenteeism' is the new pandemic in offices". The Economic Times. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  11. ^ O'Sullivan, Isobel (10 February 2023). "What is Resenteeism? Quiet Quitting's Moody Successor". Tech.co. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  12. ^ Madell, Robin; Snider, Susannah (Jan 4, 2024). "What Is Resenteeism?". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  13. ^ Johnson, Eric (23 April 2024). "Employers, you have a problem: Gen Z worker 'quiet quitting' has evolved into 'resenteeism'". CNBC. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  14. ^ Grady, Clea (2 February 2023). "Resenteeism: what is it and what to do about it?". RotaCloud. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  15. ^ Thier, Jane (February 6, 2023). "'Resenteeism' is the latest trend plaguing workers, and it's even more dangerous than quiet quitting". Fortune.