Loneliness is rising and younger workers and social media users feel it most, Cigna survey finds
It is often said that it's lonely at the top, but loneliness on the job is a growing issue well beyond the corner office.
"We had a hypothesis that society — the U.S. specifically — was dealing with an elevated level of loneliness, disconnection," explained Cigna CEO David Cordani. "We can start to see those disconnections manifest themselves in other health issues showing up for individuals … whether you think about it through the lens of depression, stress … or more heavy, complex behavioral issues.
Entry-level workers scored significantly higher on the Cigna Loneliness index than experienced workers, middle managers and executives. More than half felt there's no one at work they can turn to. When it comes to gender differences at work, men appear to feel much more isolated than women. Forty percent of men reported feeling a general sense of emptiness when they're at work, compared to 29% of women.
"Everybody has always known isolation is a problem … and people are figuring out how to deal with these particular issues as they affect the larger healthcare environment," said Myers. Employers should also look for ways to promote greater in-person communication among workers, and programs that foster more connections like affinity groups and volunteer activities.
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