LONELINESS
Loneliness is not an individual’s problem. It’s society’s problem. So business has a critical role to play in tackling it. That’s why we’ve created this BUSINESS vs. LONELINESS change platform. Bringing together stakeholders from the private, public, and non-profit sectors, it’s creating space to drive systemic change… together.
Innovate With Impact
Discover fertile ground for positive societal impact and business growth – the space where your business can profitably address the loneliness problem by leveraging your unique capabilities and sector expertise.
BUSINESS vs. LONELINESS
Pathways to Action Report
How Your Business Can Help Tackle the Loneliness Problem by Creating Mutual Value
Drawing on inspiring case studies, original research by Mutual Value Labs, and cutting-edge academic work, this report offers organizations fresh insights and practical approaches to drive systemic change through innovative business activities.
It covers three key topics, engaging both sector and business function lenses:
- The Problem: Capitalism’s Collateral Damage
- The Opportunity: Mutual Value Creation
- Your Pathway to Action: From Insight to Impact
BUSINESS vs. LONELINESS
Changemaker Webinar Series
How Can Business
Tackle Loneliness?
An Introduction.
Tuesday 25 June 2024
9am EDT, 2pm BST, 3pm CEST, 9pm SGT
Free one-hour interactive Zoom webinar with leading experts
How Can Business
Tackle Loneliness in the
Healthcare Sector?
Thursday 26 September 2024
9am EDT, 2pm BST, 3pm CEST, 9pm SGT
Free one-hour interactive Zoom webinar with leading experts
How Can Business
Tackle Loneliness in the
Banking Sector?
Thursday 24 October 2024
9am EDT, 2pm BST, 3pm CEST, 9pm SGT
Free one-hour interactive Zoom webinar with leading experts
How Can Business
Tackle Loneliness in the
FMCG Sector?
Thursday 21 November 2024
9am ET, 2pm GMT, 3pm CET, 9pm SGT
Free one-hour interactive Zoom webinar with leading experts
The Role of Business In Confronting Loneliness
Insights From Professor Pamela Qualter
BUSINESS vs. LONELINESS
Manchester Change Forum
February 2025
Manchester, UK
Free in-person changemaker conference with virtual options. Bringing together
stakeholders from the private, public, and non-profit sectors to explore how
business can tackle the problem of loneliness by creating mutual value.
With presentations from leading experts, practical case studies, and hands-on workshops. More details to follow.
Driving Systemic Change, Together
Loneliness is a so-called wicked problem that can’t be solved by one industry alone. Cross-sector actors must work together to go beyond typical ‘solutions’ that merely treat the symptoms of the issue without addressing the root causes.
With its four partners working across the whole economic system, the Economics of Mutuality Alliance is uniquely positioned to help diverse stakeholders find good solutions to systemic problems – profitable solutions that are good for business and good for society.
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Let’s Discuss
We’re eager to hear from others confronting the loneliness problem. Please reach out so we can hear about your initiatives and discuss opportunities for collaboration.
Tackling Loneliness in the Healthcare Sector
A Converstion With Professor Pamela Qualter and Pascal Riedere
Be Part of the Solution
The impact of social isolation on mortality rates rivals that of well-known risk factors such as smoking and obesity. In workplaces, lonely employees take more sick days, display reduced commitment, and exhibit weaker performance.
Dysfunctional business models have contributed to this problem. But better business practices can help solve it. If you’d like to be part of the solution, sign up to our BUSINESS vs. LONELINESS mailing list to hear about upcoming events, thought leadership pieces, and action initiatives.