Connection at Work: The Business Issue No One Is Talking About (w. Ryan Jenkins)

The lack of connection within workplaces is more than a sad fact —it’s a serious business issue impacting performance. It's dollars left on the table. In this episode, Ryan Jenkins (WSJ Bestselling Author of Connectable) explains why workplace loneliness is increasing and how HR leaders can build a culture of belonging to combat employee isolation. Loneliness was a recurring theme on this channel throughout 2025. And Gallup has reinforced over and over that it's a critical piece of engagement. That question: "Do you have a best friend at work?" is important. But what do you do? This episode has tips. What You’ll Learn:- The Rise of Isolation: Why loneliness is increasing across all demographics in the modern workplace. The Science of Connection: How the brain reacts to exclusion and its impact on cognitive performance. Critical Stats: Why 8 out of 10 global workers feel disconnected at least once a month. HR Strategy: Practical ways to address loneliness It came up throughout the year in conversations on burnout, engagement, remote and hybrid work, culture... it's something we need to pay attention to. **Find Ryan Jenkins** https://www.ryanjenkins.com/https://connectionvault.com/ His book is called: Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams from Isolated to All In **Find Andrea Adams** https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-adams1/ https://thehrhub.ca/