A research laboratory and think tank to improve life at work
Who We Are
The Institute for Life at Work (ILW) is a research laboratory and think tank led by organizational psychologist and Thinkers50 Radar Class of 2024 member Dr. Constance (Connie) Noonan Hadley.
Areas of investigation include the future of work, hybrid/remote work, team effectiveness, loneliness, psychological safety, mental health, burnout, and employee engagement. We produce data-driven insights that foster thriving organizations and enhanced employee well-being. The Institute collaborates with scholars and practitioners from around the world to conduct its research and ensure the results are usable by real people.
Recent Work
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Work as an Engine for Well-Being
World Expo2025 Session
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Will AI Make Workers Less Lonely?
Microsoft New Future of Work
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How to Solve the Loneliness Epidemic
SXSW 2025
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The Surprising Power of Team Rituals
Harvard Business Review
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We're Still Lonely at Work
Harvard Business Review
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How to Make It Safe for Employees to Speak Up
Work Better Podcast
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3 Ways to Support Employees with Bipolar Disorder
Harvard Business Review
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Connie Noonan Hadley: 2024 Radar Thinker
Interview with Thinkers50 co-founder Stuart Crainer
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How AI Can Help Stressed-Out Managers Be Better Coaches
Harvard Business Review
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Remote Working vs. the Office — Which is Better?
NPR’s The Pulse
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The Unequal Rewards of Peer Support at Work
MIT Sloan Management Review
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Make It Safe for Employees to Speak Up — Especially in Risky Times
Harvard Business Review
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How Coworking Spaces Impact Employee Well-Being
Harvard Business Review
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Reimagining the Workplace: The Future of Work
The Atlantic Festival
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Why Work Friends Are Crucial for Your Health
Time
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Are Your Team Members Lonely?
MIT Sloan Management Review
(Winner of Richard Beckhard Memorial Prize)
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Do We Still Need Teams?!
Harvard Business Review
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Yes, People Miss their Work Friends
Microsoft WorkLab
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The Power of Psychological Safety
The Optimistic Outlook Podcast hosted by Barbara Humpton, CEO of Siemens USA
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Burnout and Loneliness: Workplace Problems, Not Worker Problems
Medium
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Employees Are Lonelier Than Ever. Here’s How Employers Can Help.
Harvard Business Review
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The Future of Remote Work
Boston University
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The UNITE Framework to Build Human Connection at Work (Book Chapter)
Connectedness: How the best leaders create authentic connection in a disconnected world
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How to Cope with Loneliness at Work
NPR Here & Now
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How to Fix Loneliness at Work
This Working Life Podcast
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Beyond Pilots: How Organizations Can Turn AI Into Real Results
The Atlantic-Glean AI Conference
