As social creatures, it's entirely normal to feel the need for socialization and workplace relationships with depth. Many work-from-home employees report feeling isolated at times. There is less engagement throughout the day, and after-work social events are often non-existent.
Whether you consider yourself an introvert, an extrovert, or somewhere in between, it's a proven fact that humans need social interaction to thrive. A potential disadvantage to working from home is that your daily interactions could be limited, depending on your role's nature. Depending on your personality type, you may want to experience a lot of interoffice interaction and inclusion, or you may need very little.
The interviewer should provide you with specific examples of the efforts they have put into practice to encourage contact and communication. Look for evidence that their teams stay connected to one another as well as the company's goals. For instance, many companies offer daily huddles on Zoom or Friday afternoon virtual happy hour to combat potential loneliness.
Perhaps the company offers social events and other activities to bring their team together. If the company employs a blend of remote and in-office workers, ask what events occur and if they include remote employees in these events.
Does the interviewer mention primarily in-person interactions such as team lunches, or do they talk about remote-based activities? You'll want to see that the company and your future leaders put effort into inclusion across the board.
