Employers and employees address loneliness at work through promoting personal connections during team meetings and check-ins.

As loneliness in America reaches an epidemic level, the focus on workplace friendships has grown. Employers and employees are taking steps to address the lack of real connections at work. Hinge CEO Justin McLeod suggests starting team meetings by discussing personal feelings and concerns, while Ann Shoket's "10 Minutes to Togetherness" initiative promotes regular check-ins and open communication.