Overcoming Workplace Loneliness: Cultivating Belonging for a Remote Workforce

This book explores how organizations can create a sense of belonging and overcome workplace loneliness in the post-pandemic era, particularly for remote employees. It emphasizes the importance of authentic workplaces, social identity, and leadership support in fostering a sense of belonging among remote employees.

Format: Hardback
Length: 148 pages
Publication date: 27 October 2023
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

Humans are inherently social creatures who yearn for a sense of belonging, purpose, and meaning, particularly in the workplace. In the aftermath of the pandemic, the rise of remote work has brought attention to the issue of workplace loneliness and the need for organizations to foster a sense of community among their remote employees.

This book delves into the challenges faced by remote workers and explores strategies for combating workplace loneliness. Through interviews with remote employees and an analysis of successful organizational practices, contributors offer insights into how organizations can create authentic workplaces that promote inclusion and empower employees to feel comfortable being their true selves.

The contributors also examine the role of belonging in tackling workplace loneliness and explore how leaders and HR practitioners can foster a sense of belonging among remote employees. They discuss the impact of social identity on employees' ability to connect within their organization and offer practical strategies for building strong and inclusive remote teams.

Overcoming Workplace Loneliness is grounded in rigorous research and provides valuable insights into the experiences of remote employees. It serves as a comprehensive literature review of workplace loneliness, inspiring future research and paving the way for creating more inclusive and fulfilling work environments for all employees, regardless of their location.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803825021