We are finding that more and more positions are going partially or fully remote. With this new distant work culture, getting employees to feel like they are truly part of a team can be challenging.
Since staying connected is an essential part of team building, simple changes such as video chats instead of phone calls can really help your team feel connected.
Forbes came up with “15 Culture-Building Tips For An All-Remote Team” that will help bridge this gap.
A couple of our favorite tips from the article are:
Encourage Cross-Collaboration
As someone that has worked 16-plus years remotely, the single most important cultural tool is cross-collaboration. Remote teams that integrate cross-collaboration among team members tend to create deeper and more personal relationships. It ultimately tends to translate into deeper personal bonds that not only help maintain but also evolve the organizational culture. – Kamyar Shah, World Consulting Group
Schedule One-On-Ones And Virtual Office Hours
You don’t have the benefit of being able to walk by someone’s office when you’re working remotely. Be deliberate in scheduling one-on-ones and holding virtual office hours when anyone can “drop by” and catch up or ask questions. Also, be creative—virtual happy hours with non-work related discussions can help build stronger connections. – Tonya Echols, Vigere
These 15 tips are sure to help bridge that gap and make your team feel more connected.
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