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March 15, 2026

The Loneliness Epidemic at Work & Empowering Girls to Challenge Barriers

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The Loneliness Epidemic at Work: Why Connection Matters More Than Proximity

One in four adults report feeling lonely, and the workplace might be making it worse. Berrin Erdogan, PhD, Express Employment Professionals Professor, Cameron Professor of Management & Leadership in the School of Business at Portland State University says feeling invisible at work isn\'t just unpleasant—it\'s actually dangerous. She discusses the serious physical and emotional consequences of persistent isolation, and offers advice to reduce loneliness on the job.

Empowering Girls to Challenge Barriers

For over 160 years, Girls Inc. has been on a mission that matters: empowering young women from ages 5 to 25 to believe in their own potential. Stephanie Hull, CEO of Girls, Inc., explains how the organization serves nearly 125,000 girls across 75 affiliates in the U.S. and Canada, and how you can get involved.

he Hidden Epidemic: Why Drowsy Driving Deaths Are 10 Times Higher Than We Thin

Shockingly, drowsy driving claims over 6,000 lives each year—about ten times what official reports suggest. Jim Hedlund, PhD, roadway safety statistician with Highway Safety North, explains why many of these fatalities go unrecognized, identifies the groups most at risk, and offers two practical strategies to help prevent drowsy driving.

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