 ABC's Daria Albinger. The Surgeon General has warned of a loneliness epidemic in America since the COVID pandemic. For many, that includes their job, especially now that more people are working remotely. In some cases, it affects more than just worker happiness. It can impact productivity. So some organizations are calling employees back to the office, and others are rethinking their physical spaces to encourage friendships, eliminating offices and cubicles, and holding more social events. Daria Albinger, ABC News.