FEELING LONELY AT WORK? HOW TEAM BUILDING CAN HELP
TLDR: Workplace loneliness is more common than we realise, often triggered by change, lack of connection or feeling undervalued. Creating shared experiences that encourage friendship, inclusion and fun - such as team-building scavenger hunts from Big Smoke Events - can help teams connect beyond work, reduce loneliness and boost morale, satisfaction and productivity.
I think at one point in everyone’s working career, there is a time when you feel lonely. A new role, a new team, or your best work buddy moving on are all things that can lead to loneliness at work.
Perhaps you have just been promoted and feel a little odd adjusting to being the boss rather than your old teammate’s friend. Maybe the team just hasn’t clicked yet. Don’t worry, you are not alone.
Many studies have found a correlation between workplace factors, such as a lack of community and value for what they do, play a role in workplace loneliness. Our working environments are so crucial to how we feel and often relate to our levels of job satisfaction. Establishing an environment where your team genuinely creates friendships and feels part of something can be key to nobody feeling lonely at work.
Now you might be thinking, how does this relate to team-building activities like our scavenger hunt? Well, they are a great starting point for reducing loneliness in your company. How? Might be your next question. Well, listen up, our scavenger hunts can provide an opportunity to;
· Create friendships
· Have fun
· Get out of the office environment with your colleagues
· Create something to talk about other than work
· Feel part of a team
Our scavenger hunts will ask things from your work colleagues that they haven’t been challenged with before. This means you’ll all see a different side of each other. One that will help you connect with each other more.
All of these factors will reduce elements of loneliness that some of your employees might be feeling. Making everyone feel comfortable and included will increase job satisfaction and overall productivity.