17 Ways Company Leaders Can Combat The ‘Loneliness Epidemic’
Recently, there have been many media stories about a global “loneliness epidemic.” After months of social distancing and isolation during the Covid-19 pandemic, many people have described feeling a pervasive and unshakeable sense of isolation and disconnectedness. And while many workers appreciate the flexibility of remote work, it further limits the social interactions most of us used to have every day.
Our Founder has joined a Forbes Coaches Council expert panel to share 17 ways company leaders can help to ease these feelings of loneliness among their staff, and such efforts not only benefit individual team members, but can also contribute to building a stronger company culture.
“9. Create Opportunities For Team Members To Regularly Interact
Relationships start with opportunities to see and become familiar with each other. Whether it’s through an open floor plan or a well-stocked kitchen, find ways for teams to repeatedly interact and share experiences. As noted in Shasta Nelson’s book, The Business of Friendship, businesses should care, because making social connections with co-workers not only reduces loneliness, but is also a strong predictor of job satisfaction.”