#RemoteWork

Over a year into #RemoteWork leaders must ask themselves: what steps are you taking to ensure employees remain motivated? EDB's SVP of Marketing Frank Days shares how EDB keeps our staff motivated by prioritizing #EmployeeWellbeing and conducting regular engagement survey’s that shed light on what’s top-of-mind for our teams. Read more on @TechRound: https://okt.to/p6hQef

“The best way to motivate your employees is to help them stay happy and healthy – because when you take care of your people, they take care of your business.”

“To develop a genuine connection with employees and provide meaningful support, it’s important to listen closely to their needs. At EDB, we run regular staff engagement surveys to understand what’s on people’s minds, and we’ve learned that sometimes the ‘little’ things are actually a big deal. For example, if employees are working from home, don’t underestimate the importance of a comfortable chair, the right monitor and a good internet connection. Also, Zoom fatigue is very real, so we give people permission to switch off video if they’re feeling uncomfortable.”

“The pandemic was a catalyst for change in our employee wellbeing initiatives. We realised people were taking fewer holidays, so we introduced ‘Wellness Fridays’ – an extra company-wide day off every third week. This normalises taking time out to recharge and de-stress, and ensures that everyone can look forward to regular breaks.”