Today’s workplace is being reshaped by an unusual trend. Many employees are no longer aiming for awards, promotions or applause. They are working just enough to meet expectations and protect their energy. The rise of ideas like Bare Minimum Monday signals a deeper shift in how people relate to their jobs. In an economic climate defined by rising costs, unstable markets and an erosion of trust, more employees are choosing survival over ambition. They show up, deliver what is required and disconnect the moment they log

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ut. For HR leaders, this creates a new challenge. How do you retain employees