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What happened
Executives have repeated the truism “It’s not personal, it’s business,” implying that emotional distance is a hallmark of professionalism. The piece describes that logic as outdated. It states that employees are spending more of their waking lives at work than with family or non-work friends. It states that the post-pandemic world has left many professionals more isolated than ever.
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Key insights
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Warning of an “epidemic of loneliness”: The former U.S. Surgeon General has warned of an “epidemic of loneliness,” with consequences for workplace productivity, engagement, and retention, and almost one million premature deaths worldwide each year.
Takeaways
The piece presents professional friendships as important and describes increased work time and isolation as factors shaping workplace relationships.
Topics
Work & Education Careers & Work Health & Medicine Mental Health Communication Skills