To alleviate feelings of isolation, some companies such as GitLab encourage setting ‘virtual coffee breaks' during work hours for its remote-only team to foster collaboration and create a more comfortable work environment. Technology can serve as a boost to aid in this communication and there are plenty of existing examples to prove it – since, as previously mentioned, many sectors already maintain a sizable remote workforce even when not enforcing social distancing. This is critical not only to work performance, but to emotional and mental wellness. Loneliness is most risky when it is chronic, which, for many who live alone, could become a temporary reality as more and more people are encouraged to stay home during the coronavirus pandemic.Ī top priority, especially for those who are energized by it, is the need to maintain relationships with co-workers and managers.
Even in “normal” times, the impact of loneliness and isolation should not be understated research has shown that it can be “twice as harmful to physical and mental health as obesity.” One study found that for those who normally work remotely, 19% report loneliness. Our daily interactions are shown to reinforce our sense of well-being and belonging in a community and with cities like Los Angeles on lockdown, millions are being forced to not only work from home, but stay at home, as bars, restaurants, and events are closed through March 31.
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