How big of a problem is social isolation in remote work?

Lots of people have been putting themselves into a new social experience, consistently: Digital Nomads. You can probably learn a few things from them, and/or even open up to meet others who are more transient than you.

1. NomadList is a good way to find out who is around, and they have meetups in cities.
2. Indiehackers meetup and/or host one.
3. Games/Sports: Find any busy tennis court and start playing. in my area there's a huge amount of Padel courts suddenly and beginners classes are great to meet people at the same skill level. I personally like less physically intensive games so I host a Board Game night in my city. Almost any city has a few bars with billiards. Even if you don't drink it's a great way to meet people. Also pub trivia is quite common in UK/Aussie Expat areas. There are definitely "running clubs/groups" and almost any sport you can think of has some online meetup.
4. Coworking/Coliving: for me coworking and coliving spaces have been hit or miss. I found my groove only in the last 3-4 years, after being a digital nomad for 7+ and before I was nomading digitally, I worked on cruise ships for 5 years. So yeah Coliving in that arrangement is needed, but now I'm more likely to meet up once a week at most with a certain group. I tried the digital nomad group live thing for 2 months. It was a nice experience but not something I want to live in every day all day for years.
5. Consider a major change is not just your move, but your age. As you age, you may or may not like more time alone. There are an incredible number of hobbies that don't necessarily need 100% social interaction. I've had a few moments of diving back into competitive gaming (CCG like Magic and more newer games like Star Realms). Some others might like online gaming. And basically there's definitely some social interaction but there's also a huge amount of activities you can and should do alone to improve your skills, your analysis. And I see myself moving towards more hobbies that I absolutely can do alone. I'm almost 40, and have a baby so that also changes a LOT!

hope that helps.

Find a coworking space, make small talk, see who reciprocates. There's the added benefit of not having to act like actual coworkers, because you aren't. More natural.

I have found myself in a similar situation while working remotely. You are limited and there aren't many things you can easily discuss or share with your colleagues. Remote jobs lack many important features. However, one amazing feature of remote work is that you can work from any place you like.

To overcome these limitations, I recently joined a coworking space. It is also a good option for those who want to sit with like-minded individuals. I would suggest trying it out.

Social isolation is a significant challenge for remote workers. Without regular face-to-face interactions with colleagues and supervisors, remote workers can feel disconnected from the team and the organization as a whole. This sense of isolation can lead to feelings of loneliness, disengagement, and decreased productivity. Additionally, remote workers may struggle to build relationships with their colleagues and miss out on opportunities for collaboration and mentorship. To address these challenges, remote workers can take proactive steps to stay connected with their team, such as scheduling regular video calls or attending virtual team-building events. Employers can also play a role in reducing social isolation by fostering a culture of communication and inclusivity and providing resources and support for remote workers.