I think forming connections is very important... but it should be encouraged independently from working at the office or remotely. I work remotely for a U.S. c

I think forming connections is very important... but it should be encouraged independently from working at the office or remotely. I work remotely for a U.S. company with coworkers from Ethiopia and other countries. Pre-pandemic, they flew me to the U.S. and I met the U.S. and Indian coworkers, and we went to a conference together. It was a HUGE help - but I think it's something that can be done a few times a year or even once a year, doesn't need to be an everyday thing.