How to Maintain Team Connection Working Remotely
Working remotely is an undeniable source of flexibility and work-life balance. But if poorly managed, it can quickly undermine teamwork and team cohesion... 44% of employees surveyed by Ipsos admit that it is difficult to maintain team connection when employees work from home. Here are 5 actions to implement now to keep the team connected with remote workers.
1.Create new rituals to maintain team spirit
Establishing rituals to set the rhythm of the days, and recreating a culture that will be the common thread of these new working relationships, is the first step. You can, for example, organise informal themed meetings to maintain the team connection between remote employees, organising team games, celebrating birthdays, anniversaries and outings.
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Create new creative rituals that break the routine. On Fridays, everyone dresses up at home! Then, for example, share your employees' outfits on social media... You can also set virtual challenges to keep up the team spirit while working remotely.
We don't think about it as much, but rituals also bring new ways of working! If you use video conferencing for your daily exchanges, you are more likely to use instant messaging in case of emergency. Managers can also share with their employees the best way and time to contact them during the day. This helps to better frame the tools to be used according to the circumstances.
Ideally, during the first online exchange session, establishing rules of engagement with the team can be useful, especially if some decisions and rules seem to be more appropriate than others. To keep the team connected while working remotely, all employees should have the same expectations in terms of communication.
2. Share social moments to maintain team connection between colleagues
When you're a remote worker, getting the answer to a question seems pretty straightforward... but sometimes it can be a little tricky! Not only is this observation limited to the tasks to be performed, but it also applies to interpersonal difficulties between remote employees. Indeed, researchers have found that the lack of acquaintance between colleagues leads to more intense situations of mistrust...
A simple example: if you know that your office neighbour is having a busy day, you will only see in his rather abrupt e-mail the logical consequence of his stress. On the other hand, if you receive the same email from a colleague whose situation you do not know, you are more likely to feel "attacked".
This is why it is essential to discuss your feelings, the difficulties you are experiencing, and to share moments to maintain the link with your teams while working remotely. This will allow you to strengthen your listening skills and the ties that keep you together. To do this, build strong moments where your team can create a bond at a distance: organise video coffees several times a week, for example. These virtual coffees will serve to keep you in contact with each other.
3.Talk about your hobbies in order to maintain team connection
It’s all about giving a little bit of yourself, to create confidence and connect teams together while working remotely. Motivation, creativity, productivity, loyalty…
It is in the company's interest that its employees develop friendly and benevolent, or at least cordial, relationships. Many companies already drew inspiration from start-ups, where fun is a key value. Indeed, it is a key asset, as it contributes greatly to their attractiveness.
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We can already see colleagues sharing hobbies, cooking recipes or even tricks to keep the kids occupied. While camaraderie should not be confused with friendship, it is desirable to maintain working relationships based on understanding, trust and professionalism.
4.Plan regular meetings to promote exchange and sharing
The easiest way to keep the team connected while working remotely, and to establish social interactions, is to spend some time on non-work related issues. In fact, a good remote manager is considered to call employees on a regular basis. This may be a series of individual calls or team calls. A 15-minute chat a day is enough to create time for exchange and sharing.
What is important is that these calls are regular and predictable. It should be a privileged time when your employees know that they can consult you and that their questions and concerns will be heard.
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5. Congratulate, encourage, and support
Last but not least, encourage and support the people around you! It is important for managers to take into account the stress of their teams and listen to them. If an employee has recently started working remotely, they may find it difficult to adapt, so don't hesitate to ask them how they are doing.
The employer's duty is to keep the team connected and to reinforce the trust of their employees. Thank them and congratulate them for the work done. Share positive feedback from customers or managers. This kind of support will help employees to face difficulties with determination and motivation.
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