HR Glossary
Resenteeism
Staying in a job while feeling resentful and disengaged, rather than leaving.
Definition
Resenteeism describes employees who remain in their roles — often due to financial necessity or a weak job market — while feeling unhappy and disengaged, effectively 'quiet quitting' out of resentment rather than choice.
Why It Matters
It's a harder retention risk to spot than attrition, since the employee isn't leaving — engagement data is key to catching it.