5 Tips for Engaging Remote Workers Keeping remote employees happy isn't complicated—ask them what they may need and make sure they feel included. Try these tips for remote employee engagement. 1. Provide a platform for effective communication
As with all things in business and relationships, communication is key. Use technology to stay in sync. It’s especially important to be able to work closely with the entire team, even when they’re not in the same office. Managers may need a glimpse into what the team is working on — while resisting the temptation to micromanage the process. Tip: Using project management solutions, collaboration platforms, and document sharing tools, like Google Docs or Dropbox, help employees work together easily.
2. Small Talk Matters Water cooler chat, or whatever you want to call a break for idle talk, is important to all workers. Not every communication with employees needs to be workfocused. Send the occasional offtopic email, instant message or funny GIF. Tip: Plan a virtual lunch once a week or so. Spend the first 15 minutes only discussing business and then chat about personal things or anything else while eating. Daily chats or texts have a tremendous impact on providing inclusion for teleworkers.
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