In today’s modern workplace, despite the abundance of communication tools like email and Zoom, employees often feel disconnected from one another. To combat this isolation, it is crucial to foster a sense of community within your organization. One effective way to achieve this is by introducing various teams to each other, even if they don’t…
As a leading advertising agency in the healthcare field, the New York-based health organization thrives in a fast-paced environment. However, when the pandemic hit and the workforce transitioned to remote work, the agency faced a new challenge—reduced interaction among coworkers. Janice, a member of the health organization, acknowledged this issue: “A lot of feedback we…
Mentoring is often overlooked as a crucial aspect of remote work engagement. However, studies have consistently shown that mentoring is a powerful tool for increasing employee engagement and productivity. It goes beyond traditional coaching by transferring intangible assets, providing emotional support, fostering vision, and igniting learning motivation. Companies that have successful mentorship programs in place…
Over the years into the pandemic, many employees continue to work remotely. While most workers want to continue working remotely full-time, and remote working will not end with the pandemic, this creates issues for managers: how do you increase employee engagement, develop company culture, evaluate performance when everyone is remote? Even companies that require some…
In the traditional office setting, casual water cooler conversations have long served as a vital instrument for fostering team dynamics and boosting employee satisfaction. These spontaneous, informal chats among coworkers have been recognized by Managers, HR, and IT Vendor Managers for their essential role in facilitating collaboration. Yet, the rise in remote work has drastically…
Remote and hybrid work is “the new normal”. The pandemic has changed the way we work. Before the pandemic, only 7% of the population around the world was working from home. After the pandemic, according to the survey by Accenture, 83% of employees prefer a hybrid working environment. At the same time, McKinsey recent survey…
Moneyhub, a rapidly expanding UK-based financial management platform, doubled its workforce from 20 to 40 employees just as pandemic restrictions took hold. Despite this challenging context, the company had already established a robust remote work infrastructure and utilized communication tools like Slack. However, the company faced the obstacle of integrating new hires into their company…
When we’re all working remotely, we start to miss the small social interactions. These are not just essential for employee engagement but also for maintaining employee mental wellbeing. These water cooler conversations, coffee breaks with colleagues, chats about our weekends, and sharing snacks in the break room are more than just small talk. The good…
Managers, then, are stuck between a rock and a hard place. Employees want more remote work for its flexibility, but many are unhappy with how their companies handle company culture online. Even with platforms like Microsoft Teams or Slack facilitating communication, maintaining a strong company culture remotely requires more than just efficient work chat. According…
Being physically distant from your coworkers doesn’t imply a lack of close working relationships. Thanks to recent advancements in communication technology, it is now possible to build cohesive teams and organizations comprising employees from across different regions, nationally or globally. Business silos occur when departments within an organization work in isolation, impeding collaboration and knowledge…