3 ways to stay connected and not feel lonely by 'bringing your human to work' while working from home

The online learning platform Udemy hosted a virtual pet happy hour, which also aligns with their value of being earnestly authentic. It's ok to have some fun. So if you have a dog, why not introduce him to your colleagues? And the cat, too, if they are willing.

Who would have ever thought that going to work would feel like such a privilege? Well, it is. Being in one another's presence is the greatest gift of all, and one we can continue to offer up and receive. We can bring our human to work, even when we can't bring our human to work.

Erica Keswin is a bestselling author, internationally sought-after speaker, and founder of the Spaghetti Project, a roving ritual devoted to sharing the science and stories of relationships at work. She helps top-of-the-class businesses, organizations, and individuals improve their performance by honoring relationships in every context, always with an eye toward high-tech for human touch. Her book, "Bring Your Human to Work: 10 Sure-Fire Ways to Design a Workplace That's Good for People, Great for Business, and Just Might Change the World" was published in 2018 by McGraw-Hill. Her next book, "Rituals Roadmap: The Human Way to Transform Everyday Routines Into Workplace Magic" will be published by McGraw-Hill in January, 2021.