Impactual has been fully remote for over four years now, and we’ve had to learn how to create a fun, vibrant, and rewarding company culture despite not seeing each other often. This has required intentionality, adaptability, and a bit of creativity. Here’s a few ways we do it:
- Keep the Chat Flowing: Slack, Teams, Zoom, Signal — whatever works! Ensure your communication channels are clear and encourage open dialogue, feedback, and transparency to keep everyone connected and informed.
- Create Informal Spaces: Look for opportunities to recreate the water-cooler. Schedule virtual coffee breaks (or tea time) and maybe even a game of Codenames. Set up a Slack channel for sharing a great recipe, photos of your furry friends, and updates on that friend of a friend’s most recent drama. These spaces foster organic interactions, creativity, and a bit of joy.
- Balance is Key: Remote work can blur the boundaries between work and personal life. Set boundaries, take breaks, and prioritize self-care. At Impactual, we check in and check out daily, which allows for team members to both know when you’re reachable, and when to respect your time away from work.
- Grow Together: Provide (and take advantage of) opportunities for continuous learning and development. Online courses, workshops, coaching, or even book clubs are great ways to learn together, enhance skills, and stay motivated.
- Check in (and Keep Checking in): Schedule regular one-on-one check-ins to discuss progress, challenges, and goals. Having a consistent touchpoint with team members provides an opportunity to offer support, guidance, and recognition.
- Commit to Improvement: Continuously seek feedback on what's working well and what can be improved.
