How does TeamBlend reduce workplace loneliness?

TeamBlend reduces workplace loneliness by automating structured, informal one-on-one connections between employees who would not otherwise interact. The platform uses an algorithm that reads your org chart and generates cross-functional pairings on a configurable schedule.

How much does workplace loneliness cost employers?

Workplace loneliness costs UK employers £2.5 billion per year, according to Co-op and New Economics Foundation research. Of that total, 64% is attributable directly to increased worker turnover. In the US, over 50% of workers report feeling lonely (Cigna, 2025).

What percentage of remote workers feel lonely?

According to Gallup's 2024 State of the Global Workplace report, 1 in 5 employees worldwide — approximately 20% — reports feeling lonely at work often. In the United States, Cigna's 2025 Loneliness in America survey found more than 50% of working Americans feel lonely.

What is structured social support in the workplace?

Structured social support refers to organisational practices that systematically create opportunities for social connection among employees, rather than relying on spontaneous organic interaction. Examples include formal mentoring programs and automated coffee roulette pairing.

Does remote work cause loneliness?

Remote work significantly increases the risk of workplace loneliness because it removes the incidental in-person contact that naturally builds workplace relationships. A 2024 Oxford Academic peer-reviewed meta-analysis of 49 workplace loneliness studies found consistent evidence that remote and isolated work conditions correlate with higher loneliness scores.

How to Reduce Remote Workplace Loneliness

1 in 5 employees worldwide feels lonely at work (Gallup 2024). Remote and hybrid workers face elevated risk. TeamBlend systematically addresses workplace loneliness through automated, cross-functional coffee roulette pairing.