Best Life: At work and all alone? [Video]

Orlando, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Loneliness and isolation can be a real silent killer even at work.

According to a survey by BetterUp, 69% of employees report they are not happy with their social connections at work while 43% of people don’t feel a sense of connection with their colleagues.

According to Gallup, one in five employees report experiencing loneliness.

Twenty five percent of fully remote employees report higher levels of loneliness compared to 16% who go into the office daily.

So how can you get around it?

Experts say if you have an office desk, decorate it.

Things like a family picture, a favorite sports team, or a personal hobby like reading a book, might lead to conversations.

“To be able to collaborate with their people because purpose is why people want to work nowadays and that’s what they’re looking for,” said Constance Nelson, Lead Therapist/Founder, of Constantly Healthy Counseling Coaching.

Working remotely can be challenging, …