Due to the lack of physical interactivity at work with colleagues, employees working remotely over a prolonged period will potentially experience mental fatigue and burnout. Industry leaders say workplace engagement mainly stems from rapport with colleagues and co-workers. And these informal relationships play a crucial role in strengthening an employee's willingness to apply discretionary effort – high performing teams are driven by such interpersonal relationships based on trust and camaraderie. While remote working arguably might make things more efficient with minimal wastage of time, Shefali Mohapatra, Chief People Officer at ACT Fibernet, felt remote working makes it harder to form strong networks and friendships.

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