Every Developer Thinks Remote Work Is Good, But...
Developers, remote work is your fast road to isolation.
Why does this happen?
When I see something like that in our community, I feel sad because I find that companies don't see us as artists or at least as humans, but they see us as machines who build systems to make more revenue and improve the market. As the landscape of work evolves, remote employment has become a prevalent choice for developers worldwide. While the benefits of flexibility and autonomy are apparent, the default consequence is social isolation. Developers, often accustomed to collaborative environments (teams, drinking coffee outside, playing chess, etc.), now isolated 99% of the day.
Sometimes you don't choose to issolate yourself , But life forces you to do that.
Company culture and remote work
HR leaders agree that company culture is a significant factor in whether employees thrive in a remote environment. “If an organization’s culture is based upon trust, open communication, empowerment, and collaboration, remote work and the impact on employees’ mental health will be positive,” says Lisa Shuster, chief people officer for iHire, this study show
Conversely, ineffective leadership and a bad company culture can make remote work stressful for employees. Reducing pay or enforcing rigid guidelines around remote work can cause distrust. “If leadership and the company at large act like they are doing employees a favor or feel the need to take things away (trust, pay, perks, etc.) in exchange for allowing remote work, it will fail for the employees and the company,” she explains.
👉The mental health impact of work from home: A literature review
Outputs Isolation and Loneliness:
1. Reduce Your Performance:
Social isolation can lead to a decline in cognitive functions, affecting problem-solving, decision-making, and creativity. The impact on mental health can be comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day or having alcohol use disorder check this , that surprice you i know , you need social connections to maintain optimal cognitive abilities …
2 Increased The Risks Of Cyber Attack On Your Brain:
loneliness, exacerbated by social isolation, poses significant mental health risks for us. It can lead to adverse consequences such as depression, poor sleep quality, impaired executive function, accelerated cognitive decline, and an increased risk of premature death , check the same study on the first impact . The challenges of remote work raise the probability to these risks,that’s why you need to take care o your mental health before is to late As developers, we know that we should build a good security infrastructure before something bad happens, like a cyberattack, and not after that.
3. Weakened Defense System and Persistent Inflammation:
Dr. B sheds light on the link between social isolation and a weakened immune system, a concern particularly relevant to us. Loneliness can compromise the body's ability to fend off diseases and infections, triggering persistent inflammation. This chronic inflammation is associated with health issues like heart disease, cancer, diabetes, autoimmune conditions, and nerve disorders. As you know, our experience with remote work is unique, like the case of our member from the community, whose company will force him to work more hours from home, which means more hours alone , understanding the impact of social isolation on our immune system is essential for safeguarding both our physical and mental well-being.