How Might Striving for Social Wealth impact the Social Wellbeing of Remote and Hybrid Leaders?

This research project will explore how the pursuit of social wealth can impact the social health and well-being of remote and hybrid leaders. Building on the concepts of Social Wellbeing, Social Capital, and Social Wealth, I propose a continuum from loneliness to Social Wealth, where Social Wealth represents an abundance of meaningful, reciprocal social connections. Research shows that loneliness affects up to 65% of full-time remote workers and 72% of senior executives, costing companies $4,200 per lonely employee per year due to lost productivity and absenteeism. By engaging in this evidence-based program, Sun Life will gain insights into the social connectedness of its 2,500 remote and hybrid leaders. The project includes group workshops and coaching sessions guiding 12 hybrid leaders to engage in a social media detox, map their personal and professional relationships, and take inspired action towards sustained social health and well-being – within and beyond the workplace. This initiative could set the stage for a new social health pillar at Sun Life, with potential for broader application, aiming to enhance productivity and reduce absenteeism typically associated with loneliness.

Faculty Supervisor:

Debora Linehan

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Partner:

Sun Life Financial

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Finance and Insurance

University:

Royal Roads University

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