"In a post-COVID era that has allowed flexible working arrangements to flourish, more of us are enjoying the freedom of not having to go into the office every day. For many of us it's a chance to don our comfy pants (or pyjamas, no judgement), and more easily tackle the daily juggle of work, school runs, and never-ending chores. But like most good things, there's a catch. Working remotely can also feel incredibly isolating."
"According to Associate Professor Michelle Lim, psychologist and CEO of national research organisation Ending Loneliness Together, loneliness can lead to poor mental and physical health. "Being lonely can make us feel less creative, less motivated and more likely to become sick." Dr Lim says nearly one in three Australians felt lonely at any given time, and one in six felt that way persistently. "Feeling lonely at work can be a distressing experience," she said."
Flexible post-COVID working arrangements offer freedom from daily office attendance and make juggling personal responsibilities easier. Remote work often removes spontaneous human interactions that enrich workdays, producing isolation. Loneliness can cause poor mental and physical health, reduce creativity and motivation, and increase sickness. Nearly one in three Australians experience loneliness at a given time, and one in six experience persistent loneliness. Workplace loneliness reflects a lack of quality relationships with colleagues; employees can feel lonely even when surrounded by coworkers. Hybrid and remote workers commonly report invisibility, being overlooked in meetings, and exclusion from casual team conversations, requiring action to rebuild connection.
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