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)

WorkLife with Adam Grant: We don't have to fight loneliness alone

We don't have to fight loneliness alone

One high-quality connection at work, lasting as brief as 40 seconds, can combat feelings of isolation and foster growth.

Loneliness equals smoking 15 cigarettes a day in health risk; a profound issue magnified by COVID-19's enforced isolation.

Creating 'Inside Scoop' sessions to share personal stories boosts workplace bonding, turning colleagues into a supportive community.