Building a strong remote working culture!

The recent global pandemic has forced organizations to adopt remote working more vigorously. With work from home on the rise, HR managers are having a hard time coordinating remote workers and instilling a common sense of culture. Working virtually, employees might feel alienated due to the lack of interaction. Further, they might lose interest in their jobs and lose sight of shared values.

Companies that build a strong remote working culture will have a smooth time transitioning employees to a fully remote status. Strengthening team bonds to work remotely will also benefit onsite work by deepening relationships, building trust, and enhancing communication.

Global Workplace Analytics, list the key benefits of telecommuting. 

• Improves employee satisfaction
• Reduces unscheduled absences
• Increases productivity
• Saves employers money
• Cuts down on wasted meetings
• Increases collaboration
• Expands the talent pool

Building an effective remote working culture thrives on open and transparent communication. Keeping your team communication channels clear and open will promote transparency and instill a sense of trust. 

Set clear expectations on communication methods and deadlines. With a team working remotely, coordination can become an issue for a few. Therefore, it is important to set clear expectations for every member to avoid any last-minute hassle. 

Have a clearly defined onboarding strategy to welcome new employees to your organization. Introduce them to their team members, and ensure that they can smoothly blend in without any hiccups even in a remote working team. 

Measure your remote employee engagement rate to assess how well you are performing. Don’t just focus on work-related topics either; asking about general happiness and mood encourages openness, and may help to alleviate any feelings of isolation and lack of communication as well.

Remote working poses immense value to organizations and in this new world order, it is going to be a gamechanger. Organizations that manage to master a positive and modern remote working culture, will stay ahead of competitors. 

Armed with a few tips and tricks, it is possible to create an energetic, productive, and profitable business with a remote team of employees.

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