In recent years, the huge impact that work loneliness has on healthcare costs, absenteeism, and turnover has received widespread attention. The U.S. Surgeon General’s Office and the World Health Organization have exhorted employers to do more to address social disconnection at work, but despite growing awareness and effort, the problem persists. In fact, the 2024 State of the Global Workplace report by Gallup finds that one in five employees worldwide currently feels lonely at work. Read this great HBR article to find out more.