In the ever-evolving landscape of the United States, a wave of societal and economic shifts has cast a profound impact on the lives and wellbeing of workers. We have become less dependent on other people for everyday tasks. We have also become less trusting and more impatient, even in the development of friendships and other relationships. This has left employees feeling more isolated and disconnected than ever before.

Many are at risk of living in a difficult reinforcing loop. The less time we spend with others, the less we trust others, and the less we trust, the less time we want to spend. Trust in and of itself is an important issue. Even if people have a lot of social interactions, if none of those interactions reflect trusted relationships, then the sense of isolation is still strong. We naturally crave trust in all areas of life – personal, family and work. Without it, we do not experience the social support that helps us deal with stress, leading to isolation and loneliness that negatively impact our physical and mental health. This aligns with the World Health Organization's (WHO) stark warning that loneliness poses a significant threat to global health.