{"id":8542,"date":"2022-09-12T14:35:12","date_gmt":"2022-09-12T14:35:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/?p=8542"},"modified":"2022-11-16T16:24:35","modified_gmt":"2022-11-16T16:24:35","slug":"how-to-engage-remote-employees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/how-to-engage-remote-employees\/","title":{"rendered":"The New Normal: How to Engage Remote Employees in 10 Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grab your standing desk,<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/spectrum-brand.com\/blogs\/news\/what-is-a-ring-light\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ring light<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and miniature treadmill!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s time to talk about remote employees. <\/span><b>How can we keep them engaged without being in the office?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Here are my top 10 tips for keeping remote employees engaged:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>See Related:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/why-is-rapport-important\/\">Top 5 Reasons Why Rapport Should Be At The Top Of Your Priority List<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>#1: Care for Everyone&#8217;s Mental and Physical Health<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to engage remote employees, you must <\/span><b>care about their well-being<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Their ability to take care of themselves <\/span><b>impacts virtual workers&#8217; performance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at work.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Offer access to virtual meditation and fitness classes<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To increase productivity during the workday, consider giving your remote workforce these perks. Let them take a break to <\/span><b>meditate or get a good sweat on before the day begins.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will see employee engagement skyrocket!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will also help you engage remote teams because they can <\/span><b>share their experiences<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Maybe some join the same virtual running club. Others practice yoga over Zoom together in the mornings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8552\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-white-blouse-sits-down-and-uses-tablet-with-stylus.jpg\" alt=\"Person in white blouse sits down and uses tablet with stylus\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-white-blouse-sits-down-and-uses-tablet-with-stylus.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-white-blouse-sits-down-and-uses-tablet-with-stylus-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-white-blouse-sits-down-and-uses-tablet-with-stylus-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-white-blouse-sits-down-and-uses-tablet-with-stylus-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-white-blouse-sits-down-and-uses-tablet-with-stylus-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><b>#2: Boost Employee Morale with Fun Activities<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just because everyone isn&#8217;t in an office, doesn&#8217;t mean you can&#8217;t engage your remote employees!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Building a company culture that includes social events is key to worker bonding.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>Engage remote workers with virtual activities like these:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jeopardy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>Jeopardy<\/i><\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! themed around the employees and the work you do;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Team <\/span><b>lunches<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, paid for by the company with Doordash gift certificates;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Trivia<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> hours with exciting prizes sent to the winners&#8217; homes;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual <\/span><b>movie screenings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (with at-home popcorn delivery);<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual <\/span><b>escape rooms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/game-show-ideas\/\">mystery games<\/a>!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These events increase remote employee engagement by getting everyone together and interacting. And if you feel out of your depth with these activities, <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-an-mc-for-corporate-events\/\">simply hire an emcee<\/a> to help you get the party started!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8557\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/remote-employee-in-blue-striped-button-down-smiles-while-sitting-at-computer.jpg\" alt=\"Remote employee in blue striped button down smiles while sitting at computer\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/remote-employee-in-blue-striped-button-down-smiles-while-sitting-at-computer.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/remote-employee-in-blue-striped-button-down-smiles-while-sitting-at-computer-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/remote-employee-in-blue-striped-button-down-smiles-while-sitting-at-computer-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/remote-employee-in-blue-striped-button-down-smiles-while-sitting-at-computer-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/remote-employee-in-blue-striped-button-down-smiles-while-sitting-at-computer-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><b>#3: Make the Most of Time Together and Host Virtual Meetings<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone needs ample time for independent work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But <\/span><b>it&#8217;s equally important to get together<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! Brainstorming, strategizing, planning logistics &#8211; all of it is easier when you can have a real conversation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These days, web conferencing technology is quite advanced. And after the past few years, so <\/span><b>many people know how to use it<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Zoom, Skype, FaceTime &#8211; there are so many possibilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Bring the office environment to the virtual stage by using video conferencing for team meetings.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, <\/span><b>don&#8217;t require video cameras to be on all day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This can lead to &#8220;Zoom fatigue,&#8221; or employees tiring of being camera-ready all day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8556\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-sits-on-gray-couch-and-stretches-while-laptop-sits-in-their-lap.jpg\" alt=\"Person sits on gray couch and stretches while laptop sits in their lap\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-sits-on-gray-couch-and-stretches-while-laptop-sits-in-their-lap.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-sits-on-gray-couch-and-stretches-while-laptop-sits-in-their-lap-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-sits-on-gray-couch-and-stretches-while-laptop-sits-in-their-lap-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-sits-on-gray-couch-and-stretches-while-laptop-sits-in-their-lap-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-sits-on-gray-couch-and-stretches-while-laptop-sits-in-their-lap-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, <\/span><b>choose select video meetings to have regularl<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">y.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This way, remote workers can be prepared for them. Keep <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/engage-how-to-be-a-great-emce\/\">remote workers engaged<\/a> during these calls by including icebreakers, or casual questions to get the meeting started.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Here are a few of my favorite icebreakers:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a <\/span><b>movie<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you can watch over and over again and never get tired of?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the best <\/span><b>concert<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you have ever been to? The first concert?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you could study a <\/span><b>subject<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you&#8217;ve never learned, what would it be?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would you rather be able to speak every <\/span><b>language<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> fluently or play every <\/span><b>instrument<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> perfectly?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who is a person that <\/span><b>inspires<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What would your <\/span><b>dream vacation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> be?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start video calls with an icebreaker, then move <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/how-to-organize-an-agenda\/\">into the agenda<\/a>. Remember, <\/span><b>keep the video chat productive<\/b> <b>to avoid camera burnout<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employee engagement will be highest when workers are not overstimulated.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8551\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-green-blazer-sits-at-table-and-participates-in-video-conference-with-employees.jpg\" alt=\"Person in green blazer sits at table and participates in video conference with employees\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-green-blazer-sits-at-table-and-participates-in-video-conference-with-employees.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-green-blazer-sits-at-table-and-participates-in-video-conference-with-employees-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-green-blazer-sits-at-table-and-participates-in-video-conference-with-employees-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-green-blazer-sits-at-table-and-participates-in-video-conference-with-employees-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-green-blazer-sits-at-table-and-participates-in-video-conference-with-employees-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><b>#4: Welcome New Remote Employees<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>It can be challenging to start a new job with a fully remote workforce<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to training new hires on their responsibilities, introduce them to the company culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Try these ideas to engage remote employees who are new hires:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule <\/span><b>virtual sit-downs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for them with as many members of the employees as possible;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a virtual <\/span><b>welcome<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.loveandlemons.com\/brunch-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>brunch<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or lunch with their new department;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Send them a <\/span><b>handwritten note<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at home saying how happy you are to have them on the team;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mail them a welcome gift with <\/span><b>company swag!<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doing fully remote work can have its challenges, especially when it comes to socialization. Ensure that your remote employee <\/span><b>engagement tends to people&#8217;s innate need for connection and belonging.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>(Hint: <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-an-mc-for-corporate-events\/\">a corporate emcee can<\/a>\u00a0<em>really\u00a0<\/em>help out in this area!)<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8555\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-sits-cross-legged-on-green-couch-and-smiles-at-laptop-screen.jpg\" alt=\"Person sits crossed legged on green couch and smiles at laptop screen\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-sits-cross-legged-on-green-couch-and-smiles-at-laptop-screen.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-sits-cross-legged-on-green-couch-and-smiles-at-laptop-screen-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-sits-cross-legged-on-green-couch-and-smiles-at-laptop-screen-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-sits-cross-legged-on-green-couch-and-smiles-at-laptop-screen-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-sits-cross-legged-on-green-couch-and-smiles-at-laptop-screen-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><b>#5: Gauge Employee Satisfaction<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working remotely, your schedule is probably full of meetings. However, it is still vital to <\/span><b>make time for collecting team members&#8217; input.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want excellent employees around for the long haul, you&#8217;ll need to <\/span><b>listen to their feedback<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. I recommend sending quarterly &#8220;<\/span><b>temperature checks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8221; to engage your remote employees.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8554\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-lies-on-the-floor-at-home-and-works-on-their-laptop-in-a-sunny-room.jpg\" alt=\"Person lies on the floor at home and works on their laptop in a sunny room\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-lies-on-the-floor-at-home-and-works-on-their-laptop-in-a-sunny-room.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-lies-on-the-floor-at-home-and-works-on-their-laptop-in-a-sunny-room-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-lies-on-the-floor-at-home-and-works-on-their-laptop-in-a-sunny-room-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-lies-on-the-floor-at-home-and-works-on-their-laptop-in-a-sunny-room-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-lies-on-the-floor-at-home-and-works-on-their-laptop-in-a-sunny-room-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><b>What is a temperature check?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A temperature check is basically a <\/span><b>survey that gauges how remote workers fee<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">l. About what? Anything and everything!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their <\/span><b>workload<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and how manageable (or not) it is;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their <\/span><b>supervisors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and how effective (or not) they are;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their <\/span><b>expectations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and whether (or not) they are being met;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their own <\/span><b>successes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and points for <\/span><b>improvement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These surveys are not only a great method for <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-employee-engagement\/\">remote employee engagement<\/a>. They also give you <\/span><b>deeper insights into the challenges your employees face <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">doing remote work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe the whole team feels that there are too many meetings. Or they want to bring up that more and more companies are moving to a four-day work week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whatever it is, <\/span><b>you won&#8217;t know unless you ask.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8546\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-black-blazer-sits-at-wooden-desk-in-front-of-a-laptop-and-puts-pen-to-paper.jpg\" alt=\"Person in black blazer sits at wooden desk in front of a laptop and puts pen to paper\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-black-blazer-sits-at-wooden-desk-in-front-of-a-laptop-and-puts-pen-to-paper.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-black-blazer-sits-at-wooden-desk-in-front-of-a-laptop-and-puts-pen-to-paper-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-black-blazer-sits-at-wooden-desk-in-front-of-a-laptop-and-puts-pen-to-paper-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-black-blazer-sits-at-wooden-desk-in-front-of-a-laptop-and-puts-pen-to-paper-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-black-blazer-sits-at-wooden-desk-in-front-of-a-laptop-and-puts-pen-to-paper-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><b>#6: Celebrate Employee Accomplishments<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Many industries have special ways of practicing employee recognition.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some honor an <\/span><b>Employee of the Month<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Others award <\/span><b>bonuses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still others host yearly <\/span><b>award ceremonies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> around <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/how-to-host-a-virtual-holiday-party\/\">the holidays<\/a>, giving out high school superlative-style honors.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That being said, <\/span><b>remote employee recognition can prove a little more challenging<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can&#8217;t gather everyone in the break room for a celebratory cake. You can&#8217;t present remote workers with a plaque and a bottle of sparkling cider.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8544\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/group-of-employees-connect-over-video-conference.jpg\" alt=\"Group of employees connect over video conference\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/group-of-employees-connect-over-video-conference.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/group-of-employees-connect-over-video-conference-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/group-of-employees-connect-over-video-conference-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/group-of-employees-connect-over-video-conference-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/group-of-employees-connect-over-video-conference-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><b>But there are still many ways to celebrate your remote team members&#8217; accomplishments!<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Send a company-wide<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Slack<\/b><\/a><b> message<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when someone closes an exciting deal;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a <\/span><b>virtual space<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for employees to give each other <\/span><b>shout-outs <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for great work;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Award <\/span><b>bonuses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to deserving employees (pay is the universally desired reward, whether you are in office or doing remote work!).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dedicate five minutes at the start of every staff-wide meeting to <\/span><b>celebrating wins<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Ask everyone to send wins to you before the meeting. That way, no one needs to be put on the spot.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote working can be a bit isolating. By building an environment that <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/how-to-celebrate-with-remote-employees\/\">celebrates achievements<\/a>, you also <\/span><b>bolster a culture of employee engagement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8550\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-gray-button-down-sits-at-wooden-table-and-works-on-tablet-with-stylus-as-coffee-sits-in-front-of-them.jpg\" alt=\"Person in gray button down sits at wooden table and works on tablet with stylus as coffee sits in front of them\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-gray-button-down-sits-at-wooden-table-and-works-on-tablet-with-stylus-as-coffee-sits-in-front-of-them.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-gray-button-down-sits-at-wooden-table-and-works-on-tablet-with-stylus-as-coffee-sits-in-front-of-them-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-gray-button-down-sits-at-wooden-table-and-works-on-tablet-with-stylus-as-coffee-sits-in-front-of-them-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-gray-button-down-sits-at-wooden-table-and-works-on-tablet-with-stylus-as-coffee-sits-in-front-of-them-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-gray-button-down-sits-at-wooden-table-and-works-on-tablet-with-stylus-as-coffee-sits-in-front-of-them-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span>Bonus:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/how-to-become-an-event-manager\/\">How to Become an Event Manager in 5 Steps<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>#7: Use Modes of Informal Communication<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital communication is a great way to <\/span><b>help your virtual team stay connected<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and engaged.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Add each remote team member to an instant messaging software like Slack.<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This service (and others like it) serve as a <\/span><b>home for shared communication channels<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can create conversation threads by department, for all employees, or just for a few individuals.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The marketing team might have one, or the volunteer cohort. You get the idea.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>This is a great way to advance employee engagement for remote workers.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It helps everyone stay in faster communication, yes. But it also offers a more <\/span><b>casual method of communication<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while working remotely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of writing a formal email, those who do remote work can send a quick chat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is <\/span><b>approachable and invites quicker, lighter conversation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> among colleagues. You can even create conversations or channels for &#8220;random&#8221; content, like book recommendations or cute<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrylife.co.uk\/out-and-about\/dogs\/the-top-20-cutest-dog-breeds-in-the-world-ranked-according-to-science-223222\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dog pictures<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8547\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-blue-top-and-gray-pants-smiles-and-sits-on-floor-in-front-of-couch-with-laptop.jpg\" alt=\"Person in blue top and gray pants smiles and sits on floor in front of couch with laptop\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-blue-top-and-gray-pants-smiles-and-sits-on-floor-in-front-of-couch-with-laptop.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-blue-top-and-gray-pants-smiles-and-sits-on-floor-in-front-of-couch-with-laptop-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-blue-top-and-gray-pants-smiles-and-sits-on-floor-in-front-of-couch-with-laptop-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-blue-top-and-gray-pants-smiles-and-sits-on-floor-in-front-of-couch-with-laptop-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-blue-top-and-gray-pants-smiles-and-sits-on-floor-in-front-of-couch-with-laptop-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><b>#8: Track Team Progress<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote work is an excellent opportunity to <\/span><b>strengthen employees&#8217; autonomy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/what-is-event-staff\/\">A remote staff<\/a> must be disciplined enough to complete their tasks despite the distractions of home life.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>That being said, you need to watch out for communication gaps.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With all communication happening digitally, things can slip through the cracks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strengthen your employee engagement by <\/span><b>meeting with remote workers to discuss their progress<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check on their upcoming deadlines and <\/span><b>ask if they need any support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Ask them if communication could be improved in any way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees will appreciate the attention and <\/span><b>feel confident moving forward<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with their projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8553\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-white-button-down-sits-at-desk-and-types-on-computer.jpg\" alt=\"Person in white button down sits at desk and types on computer\" width=\"1350\" height=\"901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-white-button-down-sits-at-desk-and-types-on-computer.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-white-button-down-sits-at-desk-and-types-on-computer-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-white-button-down-sits-at-desk-and-types-on-computer-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-white-button-down-sits-at-desk-and-types-on-computer-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-white-button-down-sits-at-desk-and-types-on-computer-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><b>#9: Offer Career Growth Opportunities<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most effective ways to keep remote employees engaged is through <\/span><b>professional development<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Company leaders must take the initiative to <\/span><b>invest in their remote workers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Create opportunities for employee engagement through professional development by:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polling the employees to see what <\/span><b>workshops<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> they are interested in. Then, book them! Leadership, organization, networking &#8211; there is so much <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-people-skills\/\">people want to learn<\/a> about. Just get on the same page as your employees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay for employees to attend <\/span><b>conferences that address their field<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s. Virtual or in-person, both are exciting opportunities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When <\/span><b>openings arise<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, think about who internally could be a great fit. You will keep someone with <\/span><b>institutional knowledg<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">e in the mix while helping them grow.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For so many companies, <\/span><b>remote work opens even more chances for career growth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Networking is no longer limited to people within driving distance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The possibilities are endless!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8549\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-floral-button-down-sits-at-a-station-and-works-on-their-laptop.jpg\" alt=\"Person in floral button down sits at a station and works on their laptop\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-floral-button-down-sits-at-a-station-and-works-on-their-laptop.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-floral-button-down-sits-at-a-station-and-works-on-their-laptop-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-floral-button-down-sits-at-a-station-and-works-on-their-laptop-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-floral-button-down-sits-at-a-station-and-works-on-their-laptop-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-floral-button-down-sits-at-a-station-and-works-on-their-laptop-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><b>#10: Encourage Mindful Breaks and Work-Life Balance<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-care is not just a buzzword on social media. It is truly important and will help keep remote employees engaged.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Impress upon your remote workforce the importance of breaks and time off.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote teams can have a harder time creating boundaries because &#8220;work&#8221; and &#8220;home&#8221; are the same place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is up to you to ensure that they have a better work-life balance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Encourage your remote team to:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn their work notifications off when the day is done;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set away messages on their email accounts;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> their vacation days &#8211; there is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">never<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a perfectly convenient time to take a vacation, so just use it;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adjust their work schedules to allow time for other aspects of their lives (I.e. parenting obligations, exercise, appointments, etc.).<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/what-is-the-role-of-the-master-of-ceremonies\/\">Invite a professional emcee<\/a> to entertain the office for a fun break and bonding activity!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8548\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-denim-button-down-and-glasses-talks-on-phone-and-works-on-laptop-at-a-restaurant.jpg\" alt=\"Person in denim button down and glasses talks on phone and works on laptop at a restaurant\" width=\"1350\" height=\"901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-denim-button-down-and-glasses-talks-on-phone-and-works-on-laptop-at-a-restaurant.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-denim-button-down-and-glasses-talks-on-phone-and-works-on-laptop-at-a-restaurant-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-denim-button-down-and-glasses-talks-on-phone-and-works-on-laptop-at-a-restaurant-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-denim-button-down-and-glasses-talks-on-phone-and-works-on-laptop-at-a-restaurant-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/person-in-denim-button-down-and-glasses-talks-on-phone-and-works-on-laptop-at-a-restaurant-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><b>Time to Review!<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ve made it! Let&#8217;s take a moment to review <\/span><b>my top 10 tips for engaging remote employees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>#1: Care for everyone&#8217;s mental and physical health.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>#2: Boost employee morale with fun activities.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>#3: Make the most of virtual meetings.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>#4: Welcome new remote employees.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>#5: Gauge employee satisfaction.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>#6: Celebrate employee accomplishments.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>#7: Use modes of informal communication.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>#8: Track team progress.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>#9: Offer career growth opportunities.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>#10: Encourage breaks and work-life balance.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good luck!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Keep Reading:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/how-to-develop-time-management-skills\/\">10 Ways to Become a Time Management Pro<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/\">Adam Christing<\/a>\u00a0has been called \u201cThe Tom Brady of emcees.\u201d He has hosted more than 1,000\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-an-mc-for-corporate-events\/\">company meetings<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-funny-keynote-motivational-speakers\/\">special events<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/corporate-comedian-entertainer\/\">gala celebrations<\/a>, and more. He is the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/author\/\">author of several books<\/a>\u00a0and founder of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cleancomedians.com\/hire-a-master-of-ceremonies\/\">CleanComedians.com<\/a>.<\/em>\u00a0<em>For more event tips, follow Adam Christing on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/adamchristing\/?hl=en\">Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AdamChristing\/\">Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/adamchristing\/\">Pinterest<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/adam-christing\">LinkedIn<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Ide5OJTq4VE\">YouTube<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Grab your standing desk, ring light, and miniature treadmill! It&#8217;s time to talk about remote employees. How can we keep them engaged without being in the office? 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