In this episode of The Retrospective, Peter and Jeremy discuss ‘quiet quitting’ in the workplace, a situation in which employees lose motivation and only do the minimum required.

They discuss how to spot the signs and the reasons behind them, such as changes in company culture or personal struggles.

The conversation also covers how managers can help motivate their team and maintain a positive environment, using strategies like giving feedback and recognising good work.

They also mention the challenges of dealing with quiet quitting, especially when working remotely, and share tips on effectively supporting your team.

00:00 Introduction

00:25 Quiet Quitting

03:07 Situations that can trigger quiet quitting

05:55 It’s not always the company!

06:18 What Motivates People?

07:11 How circumstances can trigger quiet quitting

08:09 Recognising the signs in a remote and in office team members

09:08 Cultural differences

11:44 The consequences of quiet quitting

15:41 How to handle quiet quitting as a manager

20:19 Don’t forget to focus on the whole team

21:11 What are the levers managers have?

25:35 Don’t get sucked in!

27:22 Remove blockers

28:03 Provide Clarity

28:29 One to ones are critical

28:54 Praise and encourage

30:12 Get in touch if you are struggling

30:32 You can’t save everyone!

30:57 Summary

Join Peter and Jeremy as they kickoff the first episode of Season 2, reflecting on their learnings from Season 1 and outlining exciting changes and plans for the new season.

They discuss their experiences with podcasting, the challenges of editing, and the valuable feedback they received.

This episode covers their motivation to provide focused, impactful content for early-stage engineering managers and leaders, and introduces format changes like shorter, more focused episodes, audio-only format, and potential guest interviews around relevant topics.

00:00 Intros

00:29 Reflections on Season One

01:23 What We Learnt and the Feedback We Got

03:57 Plans for Season Two - focusing on Engineering Managers

04:38 Format Changes - 20 - 30 mins, Audio Only

05:50 One Episode Per Topic

07:13 Interviews and Special Episodes

08:31 Wrapping Up

Getting Hired: The Recruiter's Perspective with special guest Peter Batiz This episode covers the challenges and opportunities engineering managers face, the importance of adapting to market changes, and building strong relationships with recruiters. Learn strategic negotiation tactics, key questions to ask during the interview process, and how to leverage publicly available information for informed decision-making. Whether you're employed and contemplating a change or actively seeking new opportunities, gain invaluable insights and practical tips to excel in today's tech job scene. Plus, get a sneak peek into the exciting changes coming in season two. 00:00 The Retrospective S1 E10: Getting Hired - The Recruiter's Perspective with Peter Batiz 00:13 Introduction 02:44 Hiring Scene Shifts after 2022 04:00 Technical Skills in Managerial Positions 08:17 Other Differentiators like Remote and Domain Experience 11:24 Quality vs. Quantity of Applications 13:53 Flexibility: The Number One Differenciator to Get The Job 15:38 Remote Work in the Current Climate 17:37 2024 August Hiring Market Improvements 21:56 Economic Reasons of the Current Hiring Climate 23:23 Current Climate is a Return to Normal 27:22 Expectations from Managers in the Current Climate 31:00 Company Culture Shifts 35:23 AI and Kubernetes experience is a Differenciator 39:58 Career Security vs. Job Security 41:32 Successful CV Characteristics 44:13 The role of AI in Hiring 48:57 Show your Impact to Stand Out 52:06 Automatic Job Application Bot 55:14 Job Sites beyond LinkedIn 56:33 Inteviewing Advices 01:01:06 Recruiter Relationships 01:07:40 Advice for EMs Considering Quitting 01:11:19 How to Validate an Offer 01:14:51 Negotiating 01:21:47 Outro