How Can Social Wellbeing Keep Us Safe and Connected?

This week at I Am Here,  were asking How Can Social Wellbeing Keep Us Safe and Connected?

  • How does friendship influence our sense of safety and belonging at work?
  • What role does connection play in supporting our overall  mental health and wellbeing?
  • How can we build environments where people look out for each other?

Strong social connections don’t just make us happier—they make us safer, more resilient, and more fulfilled.

Whether it’s through friendships on site, teamwork in the office, or community in our lives, our relationships can protect and sustain us in ways we often underestimate.

What Are We Reading This Week?

We’re reading How Friendship Improves Construction Safety, by Evercam.

The article explores how friendship, trust, and recognition drive safety on construction sites. Research shows that when people are acknowledged for what they do well, and when raising problems leads to joint problem-solving rather than blame, Teams become more engaged and safer.

At I Am Here, we see this principle every day through the CLEAR skills of Listening and Empathy.When we practise these skills, people feel connected, valued, and supported—and that’s when trust grows.Safety and wellbeing share the same foundation: caring for one another.

(Read the article – 4-minute read)

What Are We Watching This Week?

We’re watching Why Social Health Is Key to Happiness and Longevity, by social scientist, Kasley Killam.

You know it’s important to take care of your physical and mental health. But what about your social health?

Kasley explores how feeling a sense of belonging and connection has concrete benefits for our overall mental health and wellbeing. She explains that it is often overlooked, but that it might just be the missing key to living a longer and happier life.

Watch the video (9-minute watch)

Who Are We Quoting This Week?

“In every relationship, aim to take at least 51% of the responsibility. That small extra effort, a little more Compassion, a little more Acceptance, can change everything. Over time, that extra 1% builds stronger trust, deeper connection, and better outcomes for everyone.”

– Gerry Duffy

At I Am Here, we believe that social wellbeing is more than friendship—it’s about showing care, building trust, and creating safety through connection.