The Silent Side Effect Of Hybrid Work: Why Many Professionals Struggle To Socialise
Last Updated:January 06, 2026, 14:52 IST Surveys show that professionals working hybrid showed lower ‘informal social confidence’ than peers who worked on-site. This impact of hybrid work is called ‘social apprenticeship’ Employees who live alone appear particularly vulnerable. Without family networks or long-standing social circles, work often becomes the primary site of interaction. When that…