Rui Birth from Made2Web reflects on how leaving a company used to be a moment marked by emotional farewells—saying goodbye to colleagues, the shared space, the afternoon coffee breaks, and even the boss you didn’t always agree with but respected. However, with the rise of remote work, the dynamics have shifted. Now, many employees simply turn off their laptops at the end of the day and disappear into new projects without any real goodbye or connection to their team.
While remote work has brought undeniable benefits—freedom, flexibility, and improved work-life balance—it has also subtly eroded key aspects of company culture and employee loyalty. As work shifts to screens, emotional bonds have become increasingly fragile, and the absence of in-person interactions has left teams feeling less united.
The impact of this shift is clear:
- Teams are less cohesive.
- Talented employees leave with little to no warning.
- Building and maintaining company culture has become more difficult than ever.
The pressing question is not whether we should return to the office, but how to rebuild a strong, connected culture when face-to-face interaction is minimal. How do we foster relationships, trust, and loyalty when colleagues may go days or weeks without seeing or speaking to each other?
Rui Birth invites others to share their thoughts and experiences on this “silent disconnect” in the workplace. Have you felt it in your company? How have you navigated these challenges in the age of remote work? Let’s talk about it.
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