Loneliness

Many veterans struggle with loneliness and unemployment after leaving military service, with an estimated 120,000 working-age veterans unemployed in the UK. The tech industry offers promising opportunities, as veterans' transferable skills in leadership, resilience, and problem-solving align well with high-demand roles in software engineering, IT operations, and cybersecurity.

Employers must take moves to help reduce the reported 20% of lonely employees around the world by providing suitable health and wellbeing support.

More than half of UK employees (55%) say there is nobody at work to turn to if they are experiencing burnout.

Loneliness Awareness Week (June 17-23) highlights the critical impact of loneliness on employee wellbeing. Organisations can address this through workshops, open conversations, team-building activities, and enhanced mental health support, recognizing that loneliness significantly affects both physical and mental health outcomes.

We are experiencing a loneliness crisis. 2 in 3 don’t feel a sense of connection in our jobs and a quarter of us are frequently experiencing workplace loneliness!

Corporate jargon is limiting employees’ ability to be authentic, leaving workers feeling disconnected and less likely to start conversations at work.

If you are struggling this February, take a look at some of our expert advice for overcoming these emotions and embracing self-contentment this season.

RedArc's nurses are increasing telephone support over Christmas for those experiencing loneliness and bereavement, recognizing that the festive period can be particularly difficult. The organization emphasizes the importance of clear communication about available mental health support and tailored care from trusted practitioners.

In recent studies and insights shared by the WHO, the issue of workplace loneliness has emerged as a critical challenge affecting remote and younger workers globally.

A new survey has revealed the nuanced role office lingo plays in the office, from fostering camaraderie to potentially leaving colleagues out in the cold.