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

The Gallup 2025 global workplace report revealed that 23% of managers felt lonely the previous day to the survey. For leaders, workplace loneliness can subtly shape how they interact with their teams. They may communicate less openly, avoid feedback of appear withdrawn – this can shape entire team dynamics, morale and performance. Furthermore, a manager who has felt lonely at work is more likely to distance themselves from friends and family in the evenings, creating a loop that perpetuates loneliness. Friends and family are an important circuit breaker and studies find that the level of importance that we give these relationships, makes us better able to switch off and connect after work.

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