As remote and hybrid work environments become more prevalent, they present both opportunities and challenges. While technology facilitates work efficiency and flexibility, it also diminishes spontaneous interactions that typically foster strong workplace relationships. Many employees may feel isolated, leading to a 'transactional' work mode where personal connections fade. This often goes unnoticed, resulting in employees feeling invisible and disconnected, particularly in teams with mixed on-site and remote workers. Recognizing this isolation is crucial for leaders to cultivate a genuine sense of belonging within their teams.
One of the dangers of this isolation is how it can hide in plain sight and feel 'normal.' Your team members may appear fine on screen, but that brief video call might be the only point of contact they have all day.
Over time, employees who lack in-person engagement often feel 'out of sight, out of mind' - essentially invisible until they turn in their output, especially if some team members work on-site while others are scattered across time zones.
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