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Workplace Loneliness

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Overview

Loneliness is one of the biggest and yet often overlooked issue in the workplace.

It doesn’t just affect individuals, it impacts entire organisations by reducing productivity, lowering engagement, harming wellbeing, and increasing staff turnover.

Nearly 4 in 10 younger employees report feeling lonely during a typical workday, making loneliness a business-critical challenge.

This guide is here to help you recognise, address, and prevent loneliness in your workplace through practical steps and insights that foster stronger connections among your team.

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The Facts

39%

of young adults report feeling lonely at work

60%

of young workers say they wouldn’t tell anyone if they were struggling with loneliness.

2.5£B

Loneliness costs UK employers around £2.5 billion per year

70%

Employees say having friends at work is the most crucial element to a happy working life

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The Science Of Friendship

In 1938, Harvard University embarked on a groundbreaking longitudinal study of happiness. As part of this, they tracked hundreds of research participants over 85 years. The study found that as participants approached the end of their lives, the strength of relationships had contributed significantly more to their happiness than wealth and success. This is supported […]

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Loneliness in the Workplace

Loneliness is becoming increasingly recognised as a significant workplace issue, that has wide-reaching impacts on staff retention, productivity and performance. This follows the growing epidemic of loneliness that has been seen, and this has been exacerbated by the reduced social contact over the pandemic and digitalisation of jobs. As a result, research by Mental Health […]

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The Silent Struggle: Why Young Adults are the Loneliest Generation

Loneliness is often stereotyped as an issue faced by the elderly, but the data tells a very different story. Today, mounting research reveals that young adults are, in fact, the most disproportionately affected by loneliness. Statistics show that those aged 16–34 are over five times more likely to struggle with chronic loneliness than individuals over […]

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4 Ways we can Support

01

Awareness Talks & Workshops

We offer engaging, research-backed sessions that reduce stigma, raise awareness, and equip teams with practical tools to recognise and respond to loneliness.

02

Connection Building

We provide support in shaping connection building initiatives designed to spark conversation, strengthen bonds, and bring a human touch back to the workplace. 

03

Volunteering Opportunities

We offer meaningful ways for staff to support our project through purpose-led, flexible volunteering, boosting morale while making a real impact.

04

Insights & Strategy Support

We can help you design connection-focused workplace strategies, including self-assessment tools, staff surveys, and practical resources to embed long-term change.

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