Book Buzz from The International Leadership Association 2023 Global Conference. Authors Ada Cenkci, Megan Downing, Tuba Bircan, and Karen Perham-Lippman discuss their book Overcoming Workplace Loneliness: Cultivating Belonging for a Remote Workforce.

Loneliness has become a pressing issue worldwide, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related increase in remote work arrangements. This has created an urgent need for organizations to establish frameworks that support remote employees. In their book, Ada Cenkci, Megan Downing, Tuba Bircan, and Karen Perham-Lippman present practical tactics for overcoming workplace loneliness and fostering a sense of belonging among remote employees. Drawing on a mixed-method study and a comprehensive review of workplace loneliness literature, the authors provide a unique perspective on the subject, with a specific emphasis on remote work and social identity.