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We’re here to destigmatise loneliness and guide you, workplaces and communities toward the connection we each need and deserve.

This is early support for anyone feeling disconnected, stuck,

or simply unsure where to turn.

You’re not lost. You’ve arrived.

We’re meant to connect—and it’s okay to start small.

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All humans deserve to feel authentically connected.

Our services help you and the humans in your workplaces, communities and audience feel connected.

Let's get them the connection they deserve.

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Creating Connected Workplaces is a partnership between Humans:Connecting and Annecy Behavioral Science Lab to help your organisation - and the humans within it - thrive and flourish

About creating connected workplaces

Creating Connected Workplaces is a partnership between Humans:Connecting and Annecy Behavioral Science Lab to help your organisation - and the humans within it - thrive and flourish

Workplace Loneliness and Social Disconnection survey

We at Humans: Connecting and Annecy Behavioral Science Lab want to hear your personal narratives of loneliness and isolation—whether experienced at work or at home—and how these experiences impact your professional life. Your contribution will help others feel less isolated and discover deeper meaning in their work.

It's time for your organisation to flourish and thrive

Creating Connected Workplaces is a partnership between Humans:Connecting and Annecy Behavioral Science Lab to help your organisation - and the humans within it - thrive and flourish

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You deserve to feel authentically connected.

Our products will help you thrive through loneliness and feel connected.

Let's make that happen for you.

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Get your connection plan

Having your connection plan helps you navigate life's transitions, which is when we most notice the thoughts and feelings of loneliness. Thrive through loneliness with your connection plan.

Got questions?

We've created this brochure that covers what you can expect in the connection starter course. Tap the link and have it in seconds.

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Phil McAuliffe, green glasses, grey beard, helping humans connect

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Hi, I'm Phil McAuliffe. I'm the Founder of HUMANS:CONNECTING.

We know that loneliness is bad for us. We also know that it can be a difficult feeling to overcome. With our tools and guidance, you can improve your social health and build the relationships and connections that are meaningful for you.

We have a range of high-quality and accessible products and services that help you feel the kind of connection you deserve.

Our approach is grounded in empathy, compassion and understanding, because we experience loneliness, too.

You're not lost. You're here.

Let's get you the connection you deserve.

connection prompt: families

This free workbook helps your family pause, reflect on your relationships, and spark meaningful conversations about connection.

connection resolutions

HUMANS:Connecting's connection resolutions is a free workbook to help you confidently take the first steps towards getting the connection you need and deserve.

white paper: from isolation to inclusion - addressing loneliness as a DEI challenge in your workplac

Smart organisations globally know that inclusive workplaces are more productive. With actionable insights developed by our research partners at Annecy Behavioral Science Lab, this white paper is backed by behavioural science and delves into essential Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategies that empower your organisation to drive meaningful change.

connection prompt: families

This free workbook helps your family pause, reflect on your relationships, and spark meaningful conversations about connection.

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WHO WE ARE

We're creating a social enterprise committed to:

being a leader in the effort to reduce loneliness globally;
destigmatising loneliness through sharing stories; and
providing upstream support and advice about loneliness for humans before they require individual mental health support or crisis support.

We are a team of humans who knows that loneliness feels terrible, because we've all felt lonely. We also know that human connection is the antidote to human loneliness.

Using our skills, wisdom and experience, we're right here to serve, support, challenge and inspire you as you become a connected human.

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CREATING CONNECTED WORKPLACES

Medibank

Medibank engaged HUMANS:CONNECTING's expertise when recording a corporate video on social health and wellbeing (and loneliness) as part of Medibank's Workplace Health and Wellbeing Series.

‘The Power of Human Connections with Phil McAuliffe’ shows how creating connected workplaces positively impacts humans working in corporate Australia.

Discover how HUMANS:CONNECTING and our partners at Annecy Behavioral Science Lab help you create your connected workplace.

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OUR WORK IN THE MEDIA

Medai, Podcast, Broadcast, Radio, Program Availability. Speaks about Human Connection and destigmatizing loneliness

"Make the call, step into the vulnerability. It'll do you wonders and you will notice the benefits of showing up as your true authentic self very quickly. Phil will encourage you and give you real supportive advice that means a lot to many people out there.

Having Phil as a mentor and support person will only improve your ability to show up as your real self, communicate to yourself and to others in ways that are much more beneficial in life.

He will call you forward, he will call you out, he will support you and he will help shape you into the best version of yourself."

P - Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau, New Zealand

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