Ghosting and Burn Out: What Dating Culture Tells Us About Modern Work

“Quiet quitting” and “ghosting bosses” may sound like workplace trends, but they’re borrowed straight from dating culture, raising a deeper question about what dating can reveal about modern organizations. Lakshmi Rengarajan approaches dating as a cultural canary for the workplace, identifying how technology, the illusion of endless choice, and screen-first interactions quietly erode real connection. In this talk, she will help leaders recognize the emerging connection crisis shaped by remote work and digital tools —and what they can do about it. Lakshmi Rengarajan, Founder, How to Date Humans