The reality is that loneliness does not have a specific look and impacts everyone differently.
Chronic stress impacts our ability to focus, negatively impacting presenteeism and absenteeism. More is being piled on the employee’s plates as they become further separated from those around them.
Loneliness is a significant workplace stressor, leading to a further reduction in workplace engagement.
According to “Loneliness influences avoidable absenteeism and turnover intention reported by adult workers in the United States,” employees who experience loneliness are more likely to leave the organization or take time off.
Loneliness is having a financial impact on your organization; more employees are withdrawing through quiet quitting and are struggling with their health.