Young workers are losing career momentum in remote roles: Here’s how they can adapt to the new workplace demands

A new wave of research reveals an unexpected twist in the remote-work story: young professionals, once seen as champions of flexibility, are paying the highest price for distance. With fewer chances to learn informally, limited mentorship and slower advancement, early careers are stalling. The findings underline a simple truth—growth still depends on proximity, not just productivity.

Young workers are losing career momentum in remote roles: Here’s how they can adapt to the new workplace demands
A new wave of research reveals an unexpected twist in the remote-work story: young professionals, once seen as champions of flexibility, are paying the highest price for distance. With fewer chances to learn informally, limited mentorship and slower advancement, early careers are stalling. The findings underline a simple truth—growth still depends on proximity, not just productivity.