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How to Combat Loneliness at Work

Workplace loneliness is a killer of productivity, morale, and much more.

Aabha Gopan
ILLUMINATION
5 min readAug 2, 2024

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Do you feel lonely at work?

You aren’t the only one. A startling 69% of employees reported being unsatisfied with their work relationships due to loneliness.

Social isolation at work affects not only your mental well-being but also your team’s efficiency and output.

Luckily, there are a few things you can do to prevent feeling lonely at work.

In this article, we’ll discuss the cause of loneliness at work and the consequences of long-term loneliness. We’ll also share a few tips to change the situation.

Why Feel Lonely

Understanding the cause of your loneliness is the key to solving it. There are many reasons why you could be feeling alone:

  • Feeling disconnected from the team and company.
  • Lack of motivation to work due to burnout.
  • Loss of hope for the future.
  • No emotional support or friends at work.

Once you’ve identified the source of your loneliness, rectify it so that you enjoy your office time. Let’s see how you can do that.

How to Prevent Loneliness…

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Aabha Gopan
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