Comment by ryukoposting

I observed this at $PREVIOUS_EMPLOYER who wasn't normally a WFH shop. They had some really bad teething pains figuring out how to adapt to WFH at all, let alone keeping people socially engaged.

Not all offices are like that, though! It takes some awareness & outgoingness from leaders and experienced folks, but it is possible to cultivate a socially engaging remote work environment. At my current employer, there seem to be two ingredients: 1) management and mentors who will happily talk about stuff that isn't work-related, and 2) an annual retreat where you do get to meet all of your coworkers in-person, in an environment where bonding is the main purpose.