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Remote work policies put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic are taking a serious toll on employees' social and emotional well-being, a new study finds.
An astonishing 25% of remote workers say their social skills have deteriorated since going fully remote, with Millennials being the most vulnerable to the harms of working from home. That's what ResumeBuilder.com found in a survey of 1,000 U.S. workers.
The transition to a full-time remote environment has caused many employees to change expectations in social settings, such as initiating conversations (18%), maintaining eye contact (16%), and participating in group discussions (15%). A survey in November found that many people are struggling with appropriate behaviors and norms. Found it.
Nearly one in five remote workers report a sharp decline in their overall mental health, and nearly two-thirds say a lack of social connection is contributing to their psychological decline. , 57% noted increased feelings of isolation.
However, working outside the office has had a positive impact on some people, with around 38% reporting that their mental health has improved and 46% claiming it hasn't changed.
“Some employees are having a hard time adjusting to a fully remote work environment,” said Stacey Haller, chief career advisor at Resume Builder. “This problem is especially pronounced among those who began their careers in traditional office environments.”
In addition to damaging employees' mental and social health, the out-of-office environment can be career-killing for some.
Analysis of 2 million white collar workers A study by Live Data Technologies found that full-time remote workers are 35% more likely to be fired and 31% less likely to be promoted in 2023 compared to their in-office colleagues .
“You never know what's going through your boss's head,” Staten Island career coach and recruiter Stephen Rowell told the Post. “You can't walk into a room and see the look on your boss' face when discussing performance reviews.”
Working remotely can sometimes feel like being stuck at home, he said, adding that “ankle bracelets are being replaced by cell phones.”
Despite the drawbacks, most telecommuters want to continue full-time remote work.
Research from Resume Builder shows that only 4 in 10 people want to come into the office at least once a week, and just 4% want to commute for all five workdays. did.
“At the end of the day, there's no universal solution,” Haller said. “Employees are starting to figure out the work model that works best for them.”
