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Could your boss be lonely? Here’s why it matters more than you might think

  • Written by: Karolina Nieberle, Associate Professor of Social and Organisational Psychology, Durham University
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Loneliness is the pain we feel when our social connections fall short of fulfilling our needs. At its core, it reflects a fundamental human need: to feel close to and connected with others. But it is also often an invisible experience.

Loneliness is not just a personal issue. It is also a workplace one. Gallup’s 2025...

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