Foster Meaningful Social Connections at Work

Healthier, Longer, Better Lives
9 August 2024 dot 2 mins read
Loneliness in the workplace is more than a feeling – it’s a serious issue affecting productivity, engagement, and overall wellbeing on a global scale.

Workplace loneliness at a glance

  • 1 in 3 Australians feel lonely at work.
  • Workplace loneliness can affect anyone, from interns to CEOs, regardless of age, gender identity, culture, or seniority.
  • Lonely employees report more errors, take more sick leave, and are more likely to quit.
  • Only 9% of workers feel comfortable about their workplace relationships. This isolation often leads to higher turnover rates and mental health issues.

Loneliness in numbers:

38% of lonely workers produced more errors at work.
40% were less productive.
48% were less committed to the workplace vision and values.

Creating Meaningful Social Connection in the Workplace

Program overview
Ending Loneliness Together (ELT) have created an online program that equips your organisation with the tools to combat loneliness and foster meaningful social connections.
 
Key focus areas:
 
  • Awareness: Understand the impacts of loneliness in the workplace.
  • Education: Learn about the causes and consequences of workplace loneliness.
  • Actionable Strategies: Implement effective steps to create a connected, productive work environment.
This comprehensive learning program includes interactive modules, real-world case studies, and insights from experts.
Join us in Making a Difference
Participate in the program to:
 
  • Empower employees to recognise and address loneliness
  • Foster a culture of connections and support.
  • Enhance wellbeing and productivity.
  • Drive positive organisational change.
Sign up today to transform your workplace. Ending Loneliness Together are offering AIA partners an exclusive 50% discount until 31 December, 2024. All you have to do is click the button below and fill out the form and don’t forget to mention that you're an AIA Australia partner.
 
Visit the Ending Loneliness page to get started.