New data reveals in-person work exacerbates employee disconnection, challenging conventional wisdom on RTO mandates.
FO Take · Score 25
The delusion of office as panacea for loneliness crumbles. Forcing physical proximity without genuine purpose only amplifies isolation. True connection demands psychological safety and shared meaning, not mandated commutes. Is your RTO policy perpetuating the very problem it claims to solve?
The strongest counter
Remote work often isolates individuals from spontaneous interactions and camaraderie. The office, when well-designed for collaboration, can foster organic connections and a sense of belonging that digital tools struggle to replicate.
