Loneliness in the workplace.

One in five workers feel lonely at work on a typical day, even when surrounded by colleagues. Additionally, almost a quarter (23%) say workplace loneliness has impacted their mental health, according to Mental Health UK. In this episode, Peter Taylor, Senior Partner at law firm Paris Smith, shares how he has identified loneliness within his workplace, the steps companies can take to raise awareness, and the role of authenticity and vulnerability in tackling this issue. Michael Holbrow, Managing Director at Inspired Leadership Solutions, explores how loneliness acts as a quiet disruptor in the workplace and why both senior managers and young professionals are among the most at-risk groups. Hosted by Nina Kelly, CEO of Safe New Futures—a charity helping individuals overcome mild to moderate mental health challenges and transition into employment, education, or training—this discussion sheds light on workplace loneliness, an issue often overlooked. Join us in this important conversation, and stay tuned as we continue to address modern-day challenges that too often go ignored. Links from Episode 1: World Health Organization Co-Op and New Economics Foundation Loneliness and mental health at work - Mental Health UK (mentalhealth-uk.org)