Key facts
- One-third of UK workers feel lonelier at work than during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Almost a fifth of UK workers regularly go a full day without speaking to anyone.
- Over half of UK workers message colleagues on platforms like Slack and Teams even when in the same room.
- The survey was conducted by workforce engagement platform Kahoot.
A survey conducted by the workforce engagement platform Kahoot reveals a significant increase in workplace loneliness among British employees. The study found that one-third of UK workers feel lonelier at work now than they did during the COVID-19 pandemic. This trend is further underscored by the fact that almost a fifth of these workers regularly experience a full day without speaking to anyone. The reliance on digital communication is also highlighted, with over half of the surveyed employees admitting to messaging colleagues on platforms such as Slack and Microsoft Teams, even when they are in the same physical location. This suggests a disconnect between physical proximity and social interaction in modern workplaces.