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Burnout at Work Isn’t Just About Exhaustion. It’s Also About Loneliness

Harvard Business Review

In analyzing the General Social Survey of 2016 , we found that, compared with roughly 20 years ago, people are twice as likely to report that they are always exhausted. The social repercussions of this discomfort directly impact work productivity because people disengage. More and more people are feeling tired and lonely at work.

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Having Work Friends Can Be Tricky, but It’s Worth It

Harvard Business Review

What’s more, employees who report having friends at work have higher levels of productivity, retention, and job satisfaction than those who don’t. In a survey by Pew and the American Life Project, just 12% of respondents’ closest ties were with people from their professional life.