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What is meant by "workplace isolation"? Do you think this affects the mental health of workers? Why or why not?

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What is meant by "workplace isolation"? Do you think this affects the mental health of workers? Why or why not?

"Workplace isolation" is the real or perceived isolation felt by employees of an organization or company. This isolation can be physical or emotional. For example, an employee may have a cubicle that is on the periphery of the movement, activity and social interaction. Alternatively, they may actually work from home and therefore have no real physical or face to face interaction with fellow employees. Emotional isolation occurs when the values espoused by ...

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