A couple of important caveats:
Still, Johnson said face-to-face interaction can play an important role in helping coworkers build relationships, especially if they are just starting out in their careers.
"Remote works better after you know people," she said. "So there is still a benefit of having some face time."
So, it does rather beg the question, what should one do if someone is joining an existing team?
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