The Hidden Cost Of Remote Work: Lost Rituals And Human Moments

We didn’t just lose face time. We lost face. The small graces of presence. The cues that made people feel real to each other. I’m not here to advocate for one way of working—remote, hybrid, or onsite. Each has its upsides. And more than ever, the choice is personal.

What I am pointing to is something deeper. A sense of isolation and disconnection that many remote and hybrid workers quietly carry.

It’s not just a feeling. It’s real. And the data backs it up.