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