Mandeep Kaur
Building the remote workplace culture I see a shift in the job seekers' mind-set from the monetary compensation to work culture, becoming the principal reason for a job change
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he COVID-19 pandemic has completely flipped the way we work. While economies continue to grapple with lockdowns and unlock phases, it is evident that remote working is here to stay. Employees continue to adjust to this new way of working, even though the onus is still on the team leaders and human resource managers to think of innovative ways to reinvent and bolster workplace culture. When you cannot meet employees face-to-face, how do you keep them motivated? How do you kinder and sustain the team spirit? How do you ensure their well-being? There's another reason why building a vibrant and empathetic remote work culture is crucial. Over the years, I have observed a shift in the job seekers' mind-set. The focus is moving away from monetary compensation to work culture, becoming the principal reason for a job change. So then, how can we build a boom| APRIL 2021
Building a thriving and people-first company culture when teams are scattered across locations is not an easy job ing environment that helps employees blossom, as well as takes the company's vision to fruition? Quite frankly, there is no magic mantra as there cannot be a one-size-fits-all solution to this scenario. However, the following tips can be a great way to start. Create a trust culture: Transparency and trust are two elements of utmost
importance to create a thriving remote working culture. Since everyone is working from home, ensure there is accountability in their work. There are multiple project management tools available such as Trello and Asana, to track and monitor progress. At the same time, inspire team leaders to demonstrate trust in their reportees. The pandemic
