The world may be more connected than ever, but as many as half — or 166 million Americans — currently experience significant loneliness, according to a report from the Surgeon General. Over the past year, 30% of adults in the U.S. reported feelings of loneliness at a minimum of once a week.
Loneliness isn’t just a temporary feeling of sadness or isolation, but rather a persistent state that can negatively affect the body and mind. And therefore, the effects often spill over into the workplace, leading to decreased productivity, disconnected teams, lack of collaboration and lack of innovation.
