BetterUp Insights Report - 2022
The Connection Crisis

Why community matters in the new world of work

Lack of connection in the workplace negatively impacts employee retention, performance, well-being, and more. Learn our science-backed techniques that can help.
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The state of connection in the workplace

Finding and maintaining connection in the new world of work is increasingly complex.

Our latest research of 3,000+ US workers reveals a growing connection crisis across the workforce:
69%
of employees aren't satisfied with the opportunities for connection in their workplace
52%
of employees want more connection at work
38%
don't trust their coworkers

New challenges for organizations

With dispersed teams, employees feel more disconnected and siloed than before.

And they’re looking to their leaders for help.

Those low in social connection experience:
Anxiety + Depression +158%
Burnout +109%
Stress +77%

Take the next step

Explore the full report, watch our latest Science Session, and learn how to rebuild connection for your people.

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Watch author Shawn Achor and Nordstrom CHRO Farrell Redwine discuss how to rebuild connection.
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Use our peer-to-peer checklist to promote connection on your teams
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Dive deeper on the Connection Crisis by the numbers
A headline from BetterUp's report: 'How BetterUp builds a socially connected and thriving workforce'
Read the full Connection Crisis report
watch ruth and shawn
Watch author Shawn Achor and Nordstrom CHRO Farrell Redwine discuss how to rebuild connection.
An image from BetterUp's checklist, the headline says 'Ensuring Equal Glass at work'
Use our peer-to-peer checklist to promote connection on your teams
An image from BetterUp's report. The headline says 'Why leaders need to build community in the new world of work'
Dive deeper on the Connection Crisis by the numbers

The power of a highly connected workforce

Our latest research found that when leaders make social connection an organizational priority — and take active measures to facilitate it across the employee spectrum — they see higher performance, productivity, well-being, talent retention, and more.

Highly connected employees experience:
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34%
greater goal attainment
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boost in well-being
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more positive relationships
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92%
more professional growth