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Managing a Remote Team: How To Keep Morale Up

Managing a Remote Team: How To Keep Morale Up

Thousands of leaders across the globe are suddenly finding themselves doing something they’ve never done before: managing an entirely remote workforce. And one of the most significant issues they’re facing is how to keep the morale up when everyone is kept apart. Many leaders thrive on the energy that comes from managing a team face-to-face and are struggling with ways to motivate their now-remote team. Here are a few things you can do to keep morale up, increase motivation, and continue building a team that will thrive no matter the conditions.

Have Frequent All-Team Virtual Meetings

One of the best ways to keep employee morale up is to keep things relatively business as usual. So, if your team is used to a lot of socialization, it’s best to continue that trend – even if it’s now through Zoom or Microsoft Teams. Keep your meetings light and positive and encourage everyone to share something they can bond over. Many companies have theme days, like “crazy hat day,” or host virtual happy hours at the end of the week to just hang out and catch up. Your employees will appreciate a fun moment to take their minds off of their everyday stresses.

Check-In One-On-One

While all-team meetings are great for keeping the positivity up for your team, don’t forget to check-in with your employees one-on-one. Give them a call every week just to see how they’re doing. Aside from asking if they need help with anything or if they have any questions, your conversation doesn’t have to be all business. If you’ve built a personal relationship with your employees, ask about their family! Find out what show or podcast they’ve binged lately. A little bit of interest goes a long way during isolation and will leave your employees feeling less alone.

Send Your Remote Team A Gift

A package on their doorstep is a fantastic way to let your team know you’re thinking of them. Whether it’s company swag, a gift card to get takeout from a local restaurant, or something that will make their work-from-home experience more comfortable like an external monitor.

We know how challenging it can be to make your team feel cohesive during times of separation. But with how prominent remote work is becoming, it’s more important than ever to create a healthy work-from-home environment. You have to make an instant effort in order to retain your best employees as the work landscape is rapidly changing.

Thinking about adding new team members to your remote workforce? Check out our blog here on how to make new virtual employees feel welcome!

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