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Loneliness at work: Combatting an epidemic

This workplace webinars topic is loneliness at work—combating an epidemic. We explore shift patterns, remote work, and preventing isolation through psychosocial safety. In an era of flexible work schedules and digital-first communication, workers face increased risk of loneliness and isolation. But is this just a side effect of modern work, or can organisations do more to support their people and benefit the business? WHAT YOU'LL LEARN 🔸 Why isolation is recognised as a psychosocial hazard 🔸 The difference between isolation and loneliness 🔸 How loneliness impacts productivity, burnout, and staff retention 🔸 Industries and roles most affected by workplace isolation 🔸 Evidence-based strategies to create connection 🔸 Practical examples from transport, postal, and warehousing sectors 🔸 Small everyday behaviours leaders and teammates can adopt KEY TOPICS COVERED ✓ Understanding psychosocial hazards in the workplace ✓ The loneliness epidemic: statistics and trends ✓ Remote work, hybrid models, and shift-based isolation ✓ Job design strategies to prevent disconnection ✓ Creating mentally healthy workplace cultures ✓ Recognising signs of struggle in yourself and colleagues ✓ Navigating diversity in communication styles and needs FEATURED EXPERTS Caroline McLaren – Workplace Engagement Manager, Black Dog Institute Andrew Arena – Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Black Dog Institute Melissa Weller – Director of Industry Relations & Program Management, Healthy Heads in Trucks and Sheds ABOUT BLACK DOG INSTITUTE Black Dog Institute is a not-for-profit medical research institute dedicated to understanding, preventing, and treating mental illness. We work alongside people with lived and living experience to ensure our research and programmes are informed by the people they're designed to help. Learn more: https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au HEALTHY HEADS IN TRUCKS AND SHEDS Healthy Heads in Trucks and Sheds works to improve mental health and wellbeing in the transport, logistics, and warehousing sectors. Explore resources: https://www.healthyheads.org.au 🧡 SUPPORT RESOURCES If you or someone you know needs support, visit our Get Help page or call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Get Help: https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/... For self-help tools, apps, and educational resources, explore our resources and support page. Resources & Support: https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/... #WorkplaceMentalHealth #Loneliness #WorkplaceWellbeing #MentalHealthAtWork #RemoteWork