5 Ways to show your remote team you care

It’s even more important in a hybrid environment than face-to-face for your team to know you care about them as people - not just what they can do for you.

This is because in the absence of the usual social cues - smiling, copies, chat - it’s easy for your people to project their own fears onto you.

You need to reassure your team that they matter.  And if you do invest the time and attention – then you can better address the unique needs of each individual.

Here are five ways to conquer the distance especially when working remotely.

Here are 5 tips:

1.      Schedule regular one-on-one meetings with team members, either in-person or via video call. Always start by building rapport.

2.      Create opportunities for team-building, both in-person and virtual. (Message me for some great virtual suggestions).

3.      Encourage open communication. Make it clear that team members can come to you with any concerns or questions, regardless of location.

4.      Make sure opportunities for professional development are equally available.  Whether your people are working remotely or in the office.

5.      Recognise and celebrate your team members' irrespective of where they are located.

Getting to know your team members on a personal level is essential for creating a positive, supportive, and inclusive workplace - and this is even more important to overcome the proximity bias that comes with working in a dispersed team.

What steps are you taking to get to know your remote team members on a personal level?