The pandemic forced companies to adopt remote work to protect employee health. Company leaders soon learned, often to their surprise, that remote work also provided significant benefits. Many organizations saw increased employee engagement, productivity, and a stronger sense of belonging. These benefits happened even though the move to remote work was not focused on improving the employee experience. Moreover, the emphasis on physical isolation eliminated periodic in-person meetings that are a critical component of effective remote work arrangements. While people missed in-person … Read More