Loneliness on the rise

What: In a Cigna report from January 2020, 60% of Americans reported feeling lonely and the numbers are highest amongst younger generations. 1 in 5 remote workers also listed loneliness and feeling detached as one of the major challenges when working remote, according to a survey done by Buffer. 

So What: Loneliness amongst remote employees is growing and it is not only bad for an individual’s mental health but it also has a huge impact on a person’s productivity. In general, lonely people show weaker performance and take twice as many sick days. 

Deep Dive:
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/30/success/loneliness-working-from-home-wellness/index.html
https://www.compt.io/hr-articles/why-remote-employees-need-perks
https://www.cigna.com/newsroom/news-releases/2020/cigna-takes-action-to-combat-the-rise-of-loneliness-and-improve-mental-wellness-in-america
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonwingard/2020/02/14/loneliness-is-crippling-workplace-productivity-heres-the-leadership-prescription/#47dc63328f6f
https://goremotely.net/blog/remote-working-statistics/

This article is part of Emerging Futures of Remote Work – An Institute for the Future Signals Report for The Remote Lab