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The rise of AI and remote work offers flexibility but can also lead to increased feelings of loneliness among employees. New studies have shown that these feelings can have severe consequences, including higher rates of alcohol consumption and insomnia, and even increased mortality rates. To combat this, employers need to take proactive steps: 🔹 Boost overall employee engagement to reduce loneliness—engaged employees are 64% less likely to report feeling lonely. 🔹 Encourage personal connections between team members through apps like Donut, mentoring, and onboarding programs. 🔹 Host regular offsite events to foster trust and stronger connections among employees. 🔹 Promote a culture that values social interaction, even in remote settings. Additionally, using AI to enhance worker autonomy and provide meaningful tasks can significantly improve mental health. Implement these strategies to ensure a happier, healthier, and more connected workforce. To learn more about this issue click https://bit.ly/3WfUEE7 #WorkplaceCulture #EmployeeWellbeing #HybridWork

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I agree with the importance of engagement, mentoring and generally communicating a sense of contribution leading to fulfillment. But these negative feelings speak to someone who suffers from a lack of socialization skills outside of work. Remote or even better a hybrid situation frees up time for other pursuits including social interaction. Can’t get behind remote work being the culprit.

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