Is Remote Work a Good Antidote to Loneliness?

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One in five workers said that they didn't have a single friend at work. Research shows lonely workers are less motivated, less efficient and less productive. Employers should be measuring the loneliness of their employees. One thing that's proved really effective is employees eating together. Cisco was voted as the best company in the world to work for last year.

This is the loneliest century, says economist Noreena Hertz. Even before the pandemic forced us to stay home, loneliness was snaking its way through our lives, affecting everything from how we vote to how we work. Professor at University College London and author of the book, The Lonely Century, Noreena has some sage advice for businesses: about how less loneliness fuels more productivity, the bottom-line advantages of in-person connection over virtual interactions, and why values like kindness, community, and care are key to attracting and retaining talent. Technology is a double-edged sword, Noreena says, but we can use it to turn our isolation around, if we embrace the opportunity.

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