The Trillion-Dollar Problem No One’s Talking About: Workplace Isolation

Remote work was supposed to be the dream – sweatpants, no commute, freedom. Yet one in five employees now report workplace loneliness, costing businesses a staggering $1 trillion annually in lost productivity.

In our latest Serenity Now episode, leadership coach and connection catalyst Andrea Welling reveals how isolation silently erodes team performance and shares her game-changing “Connection First” methodology. Andrea explains why social connection isn’t just a nice-to-have but essential for business results, especially in hybrid environments. She offers practical strategies leaders can implement immediately, including creating “agenda-free” team gatherings that transform workplace culture.

For entrepreneurs navigating today’s complex work landscape, this conversation delivers actionable tools to boost engagement, strengthen mental health, and drive productivity through meaningful connection.