2021 Report: Human Connection in the Virtual Workplace
Connections Were Strained
44% of workers reported feeling less connected to coworkers since the start of the pandemic
These Employee Subgroups Were More Likely to Have Experienced a Decrease in Connection
Percentage increase in likelihood of feeling disconnected to direct manager, coworkers or organization since the pandemic started
YOUNGER THAN 30
57%
more likely
WOMEN
100%
more likely
INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTORS
200%
more likely
Extending Trust and Embracing Each Other’s Humanity Are Behaviors That Deepen Human Connection Meaningfully
Since the start of the pandemic, individuals with managers who were flexible with scheduling and open to sharing personal updates and emotions were:
More likely to feel more connected to their direct manager
More likely to feel more connected to coworkers
More likely to feel more connected to their organization
Strategies Used By Leaders To Maintain Connection
Several strategies help employees stay connected but not all are used
- 0
- 10%
- 20%
- 30%
- 40%
- 50%
- 60%
- 70%
- 80%
Moral Leaders Enhance Human Connection
Since the start of the pandemic, respondents reporting to managers scoring high on moral leadership behaviors (compared to those scoring low) were:
More likely to feel more connected to their direct manager
More likely to feel more connected to their organization
More likely to feel more empowered
The Benefits Of Moral Leadership
Respondents with high-scoring managers report feeling more empowered and connected
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- 10%
- 20%
- 30%
- 40%
- 50%
- 60%
- 70%
- 80%