Workplace Loneliness Is Killing Us
Loneliness is plaguing our workplaces and it’s as deadly as smoking, alcohol and obesity. Lonely employees are less healthy and engaged, and lonely workplaces stifle creativity and performance. Curing this plague is a strategic priority for business success. Discover how HR can alleviate loneliness and foster a culture of connection and well-being. This will energize and improve individual employee performance and engagement, break down silos, boost organizational productivity, and nurture happiness and health.
Learning Objectives:
- The devastating impacts of loneliness on employees, and the benefits of an inclusive, connected workplace culture.
- How fostering high-quality relationships and a culture of strong social connections can alleviate workplace loneliness.
- Practical approaches to developing and nurturing employee and organizational connections, turning weak ties into strong ones.
- New skills, ideas, and specific customized tactics that can be applied directly in your workplace.
Stuart Chittenden
Born in sight of England’s Canterbury Cathedral, Stuart has called the Midwest home since 2004. Stuart believes that conversation helps us to live better and work well in our organizations and our communities. Stuart founded the conversation catalyst Squishtalks in 2010, working with Fortune 500 companies and nonprofits, leveraging the power of conversation to unlock the capacity of human relationships and spark innovation and performance. Previously, Stuart was a UK lawyer and a partner at a branding agency. He is a member of the UK’s Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development with Master’s level accreditation in Organizational Learning & Development.