Are There Good Practices to Counteract Loneliness?

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We are in danger of defaulting to virtual meetings, even in cases when we might be able to physically meet up with a colleague or a client. If you can still meet up with someone, maybe go for a walk with them, maybe sit somewhere outside with them and do. A law firm is doing a scheme where people can post an image of something that they're interested in and then others can match who have similar interests. It's actually a really cool idea. So these are just a few really practical ideas of what companies have been doing that I like.

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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