The number of Americans feeling lonely at work is on the rise, according to a new study from Bingo Card Creator.
In the survey of 2,000 people collected in June, nearly two in three American and Canadian workers said they were lonely at work, up 49 percentage points from a 2024 Gallup survey. Last year, 15 percent said they felt lonely.
Why It Matters
Loneliness at work can cause less engaged employees and lead to high turnover and less productivity.
Workplaces have long been a source of friendships and social support, and national mental health could decline significantly, leading to higher rates of suicide as well as larger economic and social shifts.
What To Know
While 64 percent of American and Canadian workers said they have felt lonely at work, almost one in 10 said they often