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isolation, but employees face an increased risk of loneliness and social isolation [73].
Hugr Authentic Connections app could be an effective tool to manage remote workers
and increase the sense of connection with the team. It would also normalize the need and
provide informal ways to connect. Although technology has been well used in the
pandemic for formal meetings, it was not well used for information connections that are
critical aspects of social connection [74], [75]. Hugr Authentic Connections app could be
a valuable tool for a manager to oversee a hybrid workforce and minimize the risks of
remote work.
