Mynavi Announces "Survey on Quiet Quitting among Regular Employees 2026 (2025 Results)"
Mynavi Corporation released its "Survey on Quiet Quitting among Regular Employees 2026 (2025 Results)", targeting regular employees aged 20-59 and corporate mid-career recruitment managers. The survey found that 46.7% of regular employees are engaged in quiet quitting, a 2.2 percentage point increase from the previous year. This trend is particularly prevalent among those in their 20s (50.5%) and 30s (49.1%). A significant 73.7% of quiet quitters expressed a desire to continue this work style. The report also highlighted that 41.9% of companies prioritize company directives over individual preferences for transfers, and 42.2% of corporate recruitment managers agree with quiet quitting.
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Mynavi Corporation, headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, announced the results of its "Survey on Quiet Quitting among Regular Employees 2026 (2025 Results)". The survey was conducted among regular employees aged 20 to 59, both male and female, and corporate mid-career recruitment managers. Quiet quitting is defined as performing assigned tasks without seeking fulfillment or career advancement, a work style gaining attention due to an increased focus on work-life balance.
Key findings indicate that over 40% of regular employees are quiet quitting, marking a 2.2 percentage point increase from the previous year. Approximately half of employees in their 20s and 30s are practicing quiet quitting. Specifically, 50.5% of those in their 20s, 49.1% in their 30s, 46.7% in their 50s, and 42.3% in their 40s reported quiet quitting.
A substantial 73.7% of quiet quitters expressed a desire to continue this approach, with 28.8% wishing to maintain it throughout their working lives. The desire to continue quiet quitting was highest among those in their 50s (76.7%).
The survey also revealed that 41.9% of companies tend to prioritize "company directives" over "individual wishes" (12.4%) regarding job transfers and reassignments, potentially contributing to involuntary quiet quitting. Additionally, 33.7% of companies set goals through "company or supervisor decisions," and 27.6% do not disclose evaluation criteria or results, suggesting a lack of transparency that could lead to quiet quitting due to evaluation dissatisfaction.
Regarding corporate sentiment, 42.2% of mid-career recruitment managers agreed with quiet quitting, surpassing the 30.1% who disagreed, and showing a 3.3 percentage point increase from the previous year. Reasons for agreement included "to each their own" and the necessity of employees who diligently perform assigned tasks.
Key findings indicate that over 40% of regular employees are quiet quitting, marking a 2.2 percentage point increase from the previous year. Approximately half of employees in their 20s and 30s are practicing quiet quitting. Specifically, 50.5% of those in their 20s, 49.1% in their 30s, 46.7% in their 50s, and 42.3% in their 40s reported quiet quitting.
A substantial 73.7% of quiet quitters expressed a desire to continue this approach, with 28.8% wishing to maintain it throughout their working lives. The desire to continue quiet quitting was highest among those in their 50s (76.7%).
The survey also revealed that 41.9% of companies tend to prioritize "company directives" over "individual wishes" (12.4%) regarding job transfers and reassignments, potentially contributing to involuntary quiet quitting. Additionally, 33.7% of companies set goals through "company or supervisor decisions," and 27.6% do not disclose evaluation criteria or results, suggesting a lack of transparency that could lead to quiet quitting due to evaluation dissatisfaction.
Regarding corporate sentiment, 42.2% of mid-career recruitment managers agreed with quiet quitting, surpassing the 30.1% who disagreed, and showing a 3.3 percentage point increase from the previous year. Reasons for agreement included "to each their own" and the necessity of employees who diligently perform assigned tasks.