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Tess Langseth-DePaolis<\/p><\/div>\n

Whether your teams are new to remote work or not, you may find engagement <\/span>ebbs and flows. Finding ways to <\/span>bring excitement to a remote workplace<\/span><\/a> and build relationships among team members can be challenging. Plus, when your team is spread out across multiple time zones, it can be hard for employees to feel as connected as colleagues in an office might feel. There are also times when a feeling of connectedness is especially important: when <\/span>onboarding<\/span><\/a> new team members, for example, or after a workforce change.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We spoke with INTOO client Tess Langseth-DePaolis, Human Resources Manager at KBD, a brand experience agency for technology companies, about how she brings her remote team together so they can connect with each other as individuals.<\/span><\/p>\n

4 Ways to Help Your Remote Team Feel Connected<\/span><\/h2>\n

1. Increase the frequency of all-staff meetings<\/span><\/h3>\n

Bringing everyone together on a regular basis to share business updates helps every team member to feel seen as part of the organization. Finding a time to meet with your entire workforce may be challenging, but it\u2019s worth it to have team members from across the country, departments, and roles together on the same call. If possible, record the meeting so that anyone who is unable to attend can view it at their convenience.<\/span><\/p>\n

Langseth-DePaolis says her company recently switched to morning meetings and scheduled them more regularly to ensure that everyone was on the same page and felt more connected.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"A2. Add some fun in meetings<\/span><\/h3>\n

Oftentimes, remote employees\u2019 calendars are filled with videoconference meetings. While these meetings can be necessary for <\/span>collaboration<\/span><\/a>, their frequency can cause fatigue. When a social element is added, attendees are more engaged. Focus the first few minutes of each team meeting on socializing, by sharing life events, weekend plans, or watercooler chat about a current popular TV show. Doing so not only helps participants get involved, but also encourages relationship-building as team members get to know one another.<\/span><\/p>\n

Langseth-DePaolis\u2019s team has an activity at each morning meeting, such as trivia, \u201cTravel Tuesday,\u201d where they play GeoGuessr, or discuss highs and lows from the weekend. \u201cThis usually lasts 15 minutes, and then we\u2019ll dive into our client projects. That\u2019s been really helpful to liven up the morning and connect with one another and have some fun before starting the day.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Bring back \u201crecess\u201d<\/span><\/h3>\n

Schedule monthly social hours that your team will look forward to. While all-staff meetings may not allow for much interaction, scheduled social activities are a great opportunity for employees to gather. These get-togethers let individuals show other sides to their personalities and let their teammates in on other parts of their lives. While some companies opt for virtual happy hours, these may not be appropriate when a team is spread over time zones, which is why KBD instituted recess. You can be creative and work-appropriate at the same time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s just an hour at the end of a Thursday once a month. We had a show-and-tell last month. It ended up being really fun. Folks were showing off their pets and bringing stuff out of their garages like a star wars collection. We also do things like virtual escape rooms, which are fun.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\"A4. Use your messaging app in creative ways<\/span><\/h3>\n

While using a messaging app like Slack or Teams allows employees to quickly connect and resolve work-related issues, it can also offer many opportunities to build community at work. KBD creates channels specifically for socializing to achieve this goal. These apps can also be used to share Human Resources information in a more informal format to reinforce announcements shared in other channels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe use it to send out healthy reminders to drink water, or take a walk,\u201d says Langseth-DePaolis. Using messaging in this way can help team members to feel recognized more as people and less like numbers, which can be extra challenging when employees don\u2019t share an office.<\/span><\/p>\n

Helping Your Remote Team Feel Connected Is Easy<\/span><\/h2>\n

By using these tips, you can easily and quickly help your remote employees connect. You can also brainstorm other <\/span>ways to engage your workforce<\/span><\/a> that suit your team\u2019s demographics and interests. Implementing <\/span>new ways for employees to socialize<\/span><\/a> will help build a more cohesive and happier organization. <\/span>INTOO<\/a> helps employers of all sizes with cost-effective solutions for every stage of the employee lifecycle, including\u00a0candidate experience, career development, and outplacement services. Contact us<\/b><\/a> to learn how we can make a difference for you and your employees.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Whether your teams are new to remote work or not, you may find engagement ebbs and flows. Finding ways to bring excitement to a remote workplace and build relationships among team members can be challenging. 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