Name: We don't have to fight loneliness alone
Uploaded: 2020-04-13T21:27:46Z
Duration: 38 min 35 s
Description: Many workplaces have become increasingly lonely, even before the coronavirus pandemic made more of us literally remote. It's not just an unpleasant feeling -- loneliness can hurt our health and our job performance. Find out why it's time for happy hours to finally die -- and how it might take less than a minute to start building real connections. (Audio only)

Many workplaces have become increasingly lonely, even before the coronavirus pandemic made more of us literally remote. It's not just an unpleasant feeling -- loneliness can hurt our health and our job performance. Find out why it's time for happy hours to finally die -- and how it might take less than a minute to start building real connections. (Audio only)

Loneliness at work is not just a private struggle—it can damage health as much as smoking 15 cigarettes a day and sap workplace performance. Many traditional fixes, like happy hours, fall flat because they foster shallow interaction instead of genuine bonds. Even a brief, sincere exchange can create a meaningful connection and help reverse isolation. Building microcommunities and sharing personal stories help people feel seen, valued, and less alone.