A psychologist explains why we can no longer ignore workplace loneliness

The emotional and psychological toll of loneliness can have far-reaching consequences for both employees and organizations.

Loneliness, the subjective emotional experience characterized by the perception that one’s social needs are not being met, is worryingly common, according to various sources and data indicators. For example, a recent Gallup survey revealed that as many as 20% of U.S. adults report feeling lonely daily, marking the highest rate of reported loneliness in two years (the historical peak of 25% was registered at the height of COVID-19).