How to be Less Lonely at Work | Christine vs. Work

Published: 20 April 2021
on channel: Harvard Business Review
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Loneliness at work is a major predictor of burnout. But how do you turn co-workers into genuine friends?


What do work friendships look like? And how do they differ from the “normal” friendships you make outside of work? To combat loneliness, Innovation Editor Christine Liu sets out on the dramatic journey of making a new friend at the office while working from home. She speaks to Jennifer Moss, author of “The Burnout Epidemic,” to learn about the consequences of not having friends at work. Spoiler alert: They’re dire.

00:00 Do you feel lonely, too?
01:05 What does loneliness at work look like?
02:16 How do I know if someone is a work friend?
02:45 What's the worst that can happen?
04:29 How do I make friends at work?
05:39 Friendship, commence.
06:04 Meet my new friend!
06:22 Final thoughts on work friendships
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