Building an Engaged and Connected Team in a Hybrid or Remote Environment
In today’s dynamic work environment, fostering employee well-being and engagement has become more crucial than ever, especially for remote teams and those spread across different locations. NW Staffing is dedicated to supporting our clients by providing insight to overcome the challenges that come with managing a distributed workforce. In the following post we will share key strategies to help your team feel connected, engaged, and motivated, increasing overall productivity and performance.
Encouraging health and wellness for your employees should be a priority. If they get sick, they won’t be able to perform at their peak. Creating incentives or sharing tips for your team to get outside, cook healthy meals, exercise, and establish good sleep habits will help build a culture focused on health. Team or individual challenges will help create these new habits while also bringing individuals closer together.
Remote and disbursed teams benefit from regular virtual meetings and non-work-related hangouts. Video conferencing can increase collaboration and communication for group projects. Casual video calls or work outings keep employees excited to be part of the team, creating fun and opportunities to blow off steam.
Ensuring that employees feel valued and appreciated can take extra effort when you are not in the same space to say a quick thank you or take them to lunch for a special occasion. Virtual gift cards or a call to extend gratitude for a job well done show your team you care about them. Even the simple act of making sure your employees know that you are always available for questions or to raise concerns show them that you are listening, and your follow-through will display their importance to the organization.
Building personal connections with your employees leads to more engaged and committed employees. Knowing that you care about them as individuals, not just employees, builds trust and authenticity. Deeper understanding of your employees’ passions and circumstances will lead to more informed career pathing, designed specifically for the individual. Feeling connected to their supervisor and having a career path built on their interests will increase retention and productivity.
Strong engagement from remote employees will ensure your team is at least as productive and efficient as they would be in the office. Ensuring your team is engaged is a challenge for management. Not being in the same location to have organic conversations requires consistent effort for remote workers to engage with their colleagues. A lack of engagement can lead to isolation and loneliness, unconnected to the company’s vision and unhappiness.
Making the extra effort to build strong engagement with remote employees will create thriving teams, no matter where they are located! NW Staffing is dedicated to promoting your commitment to a strong team culture, attracting the talent required to foster a productive and positive workplace. Contact us to learn more.
