Are your workplace connections making your team thrive, or driving disengagement?
In this episode of the Happier at Work podcast, Aoife O’Brien welcomes Dr. Zach Mercurio back for a powerful conversation on the workplace “mattering deficit” and how creating a true sense of significance can transform teams. Drawing on the latest research, including worrying trends of record-low employee engagement and the global loneliness epidemic, Zach reveals why transactional digital interactions and a lack of quality human connection are at the heart of the issue. He explains why perks, pay, and platforms alone can’t compensate for the daily need to feel seen, heard, and valued, and offers practical strategies for leaders to foster authentic, meaningful relationships at work.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
Related Topics Covered:
Technology, Communications skills, employee engagement
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About Happier at Work®
Happier at Work® is the podcast for business leaders who want to create meaningful, human-centric workplaces. Hosted by Aoife O’Brien, the show explores leadership, career clarity, imposter syndrome, workplace culture, and employee engagement — helping you and your team...