As the world slowly rebounds from the pandemic, companies are planning ahead for the new workplace. In her features column for Forbes, PH.D. sociologist Tracy Brower made a case for the hybrid workplace and why exclusively working from home can impede career growth. Brower noted several faults in purely working from home. Colleagues – Fewer interactions with co-workers mean a shrinking number of connections. Brower noted that face-to-face interactions are needed to maintain healthy social capital. Leaning and stimulation – Boredom can creep in quickly when you’re faced with the same four walls every day. And while exercising and Netflix can keep you occupied, an office’s dynamic social environment is much more stimulating. Moreover, others can provide feedback on emotions, information, and opportunities to share new skills, as well as offer chances to collaborate.