Social connection at work

Show commitment from senior leaders to make sure every employee feels valued and included no matter their background or role.

Remember that socialising can be challenging for some, such as those who are neurodiverse or have a physical disability, so offer a range of ways for people to connect.

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Make loneliness awareness and the importance of connection part of your wellbeing and mental health policies.

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Promote regular check-ins and honest conversations to understand how people are feeling.

Include questions about social connection and loneliness in staff surveys.

Plan activities that encourage informal interaction and help teams bond.

Set up staff networks or interest groups to support people at different stages of life or with shared interests.

Consider how your efforts to improve connection at work can align with your role in the community, as part of your Corporate Social Responsibility approach.

Offer practical tools to help employees manage stress and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Train line managers to hold sensitive conversations with empathy and confidence.

Signpost trusted resources that support social connection and mental wellbeing, such as the workplace loneliness campaign, Mind’s tips to manage loneliness and Connect, one of the 5 Ways to Wellbeing.