Remote work made these colleagues more open with each other, not less

Remote work does not necessarily mean that social connections break down. Instead, it can provide the spark for stronger and better relationships between co-workers.

By: Vanessa M. Conzon, Boston College, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: October 16, 2026

Words: 1,048

Last Updated: 15 hours, 21 minutes ago

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By Vanessa M. Conzon, Boston College

If you need to participate in video meetings for work, you’ve probably experienced more than one disruption, whether it’s kids darting around or home renovation noise.

Meetings that use Zoom and similar software are a fixture of remote work, which surged during the COVID-19 pandemic and remains prevalent. As of August 2026, 36% of American workers in management, professional and related occupations did at least some of their …

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