In-person work isn't the panacea for connection; it actively fosters disconnection, new research suggests.
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The office, once touted as a panacea for isolation, now stands exposed. Forcing proximity doesn’t forge bonds; it magnifies the chasm between colleagues. This isn't a failure of remote work, but a damning indictment of the open-plan prison. True connection demands more than shared air. Are we truly surprised that forced proximity breeds resentment, not rapport?
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Remote work, for all its flexibility, strips away the serendipitous encounters that build camaraderie. The digital realm is an echo chamber, not a melting pot. Proximity still matters.
