Building The Right Culture For Remote Teams

Remote & Hybrid Culture

The shift to remote and hybrid work has become a permanent fixture for many organisations. With employees spread out instead of working together in an office, company culture can suffer if not properly supported. Building the right culture is essential for remote teams to thrive. Here are some tips:

Promote frequent communication. Without bumping into each other at the office, remote teams need to make an effort to communicate regularly through meetings, chat tools, and social channels. This maintains connections between team members.

Create spaces for socialising. Remote workers often feel isolated and disconnected from their co-workers. Dedicate time for casual video chats without work talk, and organise virtual social events to bring people together. A book club, trivia night, or coffee break room can make a difference.

Send care packages to employees. Mailing gift boxes with office swag, gift cards, and treats is a nice way to show remote team members they are valued. Gestures like mailing birthday cards also helps.

Define clear processes. With no supervisor watching over their shoulder, remote workers need clearly defined expectations. Have well-documented systems for how work gets assigned, reviewed, and submitted. This keeps everyone on track.

Be flexible on schedules. Remote workers juggle family obligations and may prefer to work odd hours. Unless meetings require coordination, allow customised schedules based on individual needs.

Share wins and recognition. It can be hard for remote workers to feel their contributions matter. Frequently recognise achievements and validate people for their work. Public channels or e-cards work well for sharing praise.

Invest in communication tools. Robust technology enables seamless collaboration for distributed teams. Provide high-quality video conferencing, instant messaging, project management platforms, and document sharing tools.

Foster an inclusive environment. Remote workers can feel isolated from the culture. Make sure they are included in important meetings, social events, and opportunities. Give them a voice to share ideas and concerns.

Provide mentorship and growth. Without workplace proximity, mentorship relationships can fade. Set up remote mentoring connections and coaching sessions. Offer development opportunities like online classes, conferences, and workshops.

With thoughtful strategies that nurture inclusion, communication, and bonding, companies can build thriving cultures for remote teams. Executive Recruit has extensive experience helping organisations adapt their leadership, processes, and technology infrastructure to support productive and collaborative remote work cultures. Their expertise assists in smoothing the transition and driving optimal business performance. Please contact one of our Directors for discreet and confidential discussion for any key questions you may have on Remote and Hybrid working, or any appointments that you may be considering within your business.

Mark Geraghty

Partner

Exec Recruit Group Ltd

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