The Silent Crisis Of Workplace Loneliness: A Three-Part Series Exploring How Loneliness Is Shaping The Future Of Work

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The Silent Crisis Of Workplace Loneliness: A Three-Part Series Exploring How Loneliness Is Shaping The Future Of Work

Part 1: Alone vs. Lonely – Stigma, Misconceptions and Warning Signs. By Sheya Michaelides

• Workplace loneliness predates the pandemic but is on the ascent and its significant negative impact on work culture has become increasingly apparent.
• Despite widespread online connectivity, reports indicate heightened loneliness among Gen-Z, partially attributed to the pandemic’s disruption of crucial social connections during some of the most formative stages of their careers.
• Identifying signs that suggest a colleague might be experiencing loneliness is crucial, but initiating contact with a potentially lonely coworker demands sensitivity and a comprehensive understanding of their daily work habits.

Despite abundant scientific evidence highlighting the detrimental impact of loneliness on health, research on loneliness in the workplace remains scant. In the U.K., where employees collectively invest around one billion hours per week in work-related activities, studies predominantly focus on loneliness outside the workplace. This lack of focus could be due to the prevailing stigma attached to loneliness and the misconception that a busy workload and being surrounded by colleagues can alleviate the impact of being lonely at work. It’s an issue that’s dangerous to ignore.

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