According to a survey by ResumeBuilder.com, 25 percent of remote workers reported a decline in their social skills since transitioning to a fully remote setup. This decline is particularly noticeable among Millennials.

The survey found remote workers struggle with behaviors and norms expected in social settings, such as initiating conversations (18 percent), maintaining eye contact (16 percent), and participating in group discussions (15 percent).

Additionally, nearly one-in-five remote workers reported a decline in their overall mental health, with almost two-thirds citing a lack of social connection as a contributing factor. Despite these challenges, some remote workers have experienced positive effects, with 38 percent reporting improved mental health, and 46 percent stating it remained the same.

An analysis by Live Data Technologies found that full-time remote workers were 35 percent more likely to be laid off and 31 percent less likely to receive a promotion compared to their in-office counterparts. Despite these drawbacks, most remote workers prefer to continue working from home, with only 40 percent wanting to be in the office at least once a week. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/25-remote-workers-social-skills-151533156.html

So, the question for our readers is: Do You Think Remote Work Erodes Social Skills?

Here is the opinion of one of the McCalmon editorial staff:

Jack McCalmon, Esq.

Remote work is not the culprit, causing social skill erosion. Isolation from society is the culprit. Obviously, remote work increases the chance of isolation, but working remotely does not mean that remote workers should not engage others, including family, friends, neighbors, and the community.

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