Is remote work costing your team more than you think?

Fully remote ≠ fully thriving

Key Takeaways:
Remote workers show highest engagement at work yet lower overall wellbeing than hybrid teams. ([beckershospitalreview.com](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/workforce/remote-workers-are-more-engaged-but-less-likely-to-thrive-gallup/?utm_source=openai))
Only 36% of fully remote employees say they are thriving globally. ([houstonchronicle.com](https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/survey-remote-employees-less-likely-to-thrive-21093204.php?utm_source=openai))
Stress, loneliness, and negative emotions are more common among fully remote workers. ([gallup.com](https://www.gallup.com/workplace/660236/remote-work-paradox-engaged-distressed.aspx?utm_source=openai))

Gallup’s data is in and the remote paradox is real. Fully remote workers are more engaged yet less likely to feel they’re thriving. ([gallup.com](https://www.gallup.com/workplace/660236/remote-work-paradox-engaged-distressed.aspx?utm_source=openai))

For leaders in SMBs this matters big—in engagement you may win points but without wellbeing your team risks burnout, turnover, and weak collaboration.

Here’s what we’ve seen work:
• Shift to hybrid models when possible so people get social connection in-person
• Review work boundaries so remote teams feel supported not isolated
• Build regular check-ins beyond projects—make space for human connection and mental health

If you manage remote or hybrid teams let’s connect—here’s how Datafying Tech helps SMBs protect both performance and wellbeing.

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/survey-remote-employees-less-likely-to-thrive-21093204.php