How agencies can alleviate the loneliness epidemic in the workplace

Almost half of Americans are at their loneliest while at work. Agencies must take the initiative to alleviate that.

Americans are feeling lonelier than ever, and there are many reasons why: Staying at home during the pandemic led to isolation, social media keeps us away from face-to-face interaction and we live in a country more divided than ever.

But it may shock some to discover that 43% of Americans list “being at work” as the loneliest time of their day, according to a recent study by Berlin Cameron, TheLi.st and BSG. In fact, 79% of white-collar employees have felt lonely because of their jobs last month — and that feeling is more prevalent for younger workers.

Our President, Jen DaSilva, wrote on how loneliness can lead to dissatisfaction in one’s role and discouragement about career advancement opportunities.