Organizational Loneliness among employees in Tier-2 cities : An investigative study of IT Professionals in Indian Context

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the prevalence and influence of organizationalloneliness among employees working in Tier-2 cities of India, and to analyze how demographicvariables such as age, gender, work experience, education and nature of organization influencefeelings of organizational loneliness.Design: This study adopts a quantitative research approach to investigate the prevalence andinfluence of organizational loneliness among employees in Tier-2 cities in India. The study wasconducted with 302 IT sector employees in tier 2 cities of India. It examined organizationalloneliness based on demographic factors such as age, experience, gender, education and nature oforganization.Findings: The research reveals organizational loneliness to be a significant issue among ITemployees in Tier-2 Indian cities, with younger, less experienced, female, and highly educatedworkers most affected. Employees in not-so-mature organizations also reported higher loneliness,emphasizing the importance of stable cultures and inclusive workplace practices.Originality: This study contributes to the scant literature on organizational loneliness in tier 2 citiesby providing valuable insights. It emphasizes promoting overall well-being and productivityamong employees in these settings, aiding HR professionals in understanding and addressing newworkplace concerns.