According to research from Owl Labs, remote employees miss social interactions with coworkers more than anything else. Nearly half of all respondents (48 percent) claimed it was the thing they missed most about working in an office, followed by team celebrations (40 percent), company culture (34 percent), and being closer to tactical strategy (26 percent).
This reaction from the more than 1,000 remote employees surveyed is pretty understandable. While remote work provides unmatched flexibility, the strife caused by working in an office often creates a strong bond between team members. Between lamenting the morning commute and laughing at your bosses ridiculous outfits, building relationships, celebrating victories, and basking in company culture are some of the best parts of working in an office. On the other hand, it’s important to remember how this question was posed: “What do you miss most about working in an office?” Remote employees, while nostalgic for those social office days, are happier than ever working from home. In fact, with work-life balance becoming one of the most important factors for workers today, it’s worth noting that missing your work friends doesn’t mean you’re willing to head back into the office. It’s all about priorities. Life is full of trade-offs. Sure, you can eat that whole cake, but you’re not going to fit into your new jeans. Yes, you can spend your life on social media, but you’re going to miss out on a lot of cool stuff in real life. And of course, you can work from home, but you’re going to have to do away with all the friends you made at the office. You just have to ask yourself: What do you value more? Read more about the benefits of remote work at TechCo
