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Loneliness was a byproduct of the pandemic, but it's a condition that plagued us before COVID-2 and certainly persists. Lonely workers are less motivated, less efficient and less productive than workers who are not. The challenge moving forward for business leaders is how do we really create a sense of togetherness amongst our workforce? Everything's at stake and everything's to play for. Ultimately the future is in all of our hands. We can use this moment as an opportunity not just to rebuild but to build better,. As long as the will is there individually and collectively.

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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