--- layout: default_v3 language: default permalink: remote-employees/how-to-engage-remote-employees.html i18n_link: 2795 updated: 2023-01-11 #--- article key-values ---# collection: default_topiccluster t_keyword: How To Engage Remote Employees tags: remote employees, engage remote employees, manage remote employees, remote work type: supporting page_id: 2795 hreflang_id: 2795 parent_id: 2762 date_published: 2021-01-19 date_modified: 2023-01-11 #--- javascript schema ---# javascript_schema: - script: jquery_3_2_0_min - script: bootstrap_min - script: article_infinite_scroll - script: article_mix_infinitescroll - script: article_mix - script: article_mix_faq - script: article_mix_toc #--- section schema ---# section_schema: - section: nav-main_menu - section: article_body_v2 - section: footer - section: schedule_demo_cta #--- page key-values ---# meta_tags: t_meta_title: 6 Bonafide Ways to Engage Remote Employees t_meta_description: Organizations with an engaged workforce have a decreased turnover rate and higher productivity. Here is an overview of how to engage remote employees. t_meta_abstract: Organizations with an engaged workforce have a decreased turnover rate and higher productivity. Here is an overview of how to engage remote employees. i_meta_image: article_body: json-ld_article: v_date_published: 2021-01-19 v_date_modified: 2023-01-11 author: p_author_id: 203 t_author: Priyanka Bhadani p_author_url: priyanka-bhadani.html i_author: 203.png t_author_description: Lauren is an experienced writer who enjoys reading, travelling, and spending time with her children. p_author_facebook: //www.facebook.com/HubWorksApp p_author_twitter: https://twitter.com/HubworksApp p_author_linkedin: p_author_instagram: feature_snippet: p_type: text t_title: t_description: content: heading: t_title: 6 Bonafide Ways to Engage Remote Employees t_description: Organizations with an engaged workforce have a decreased turnover rate and higher productivity. Here is an overview of how to engage remote employees. image: i_image: 6-bonafide-ways-to-engage-remote-employees-1610999034-1614.png t_image_description: How to engage remote employees - establishing best practices v_image_attribution: Unsplash v_image_license: Unsplash v_video: paragraphs: - t_headline: t_text: In an increasingly competitive market, the business world needs to do everything to optimize company culture. The evidence is overwhelmingly happy employees work more effectively than unhappy employees.

Unfortunately, low worker morale is the norm, with a staggering 87% of employees feeling disengaged from their work environment. Dissatisfaction can impact everything from turnover rates to productivity to maintaining a competitive edge.

With more people shifting towards remote working, it's even more critical to establish a strong company culture and relationship-building. Read ahead for the top tips on how to engage remote employees and improve employee work to ensure business success. p_headline_type: h2 image: i_image: t_description: v_attribution: v_license: callout_text: - t_title: An Engaged Workforce is Essential t_text: - t_headline: How to Boost Remote Workforce Engagement t_text: Companies with high employee engagement derive several advantages, including -

Though maintaining employee engagement is challenging enough in the office, creating a happy work environment for remote workers is even more difficult.

Because relationships are essential to an engaged workforce, businesses must enact policies that optimize connectivity and team-building among those who work remotely every day.

Here are the top best practices to improve engagement for those working remotely p_headline_type: h2 image: i_image: t_description: v_attribution: v_license: video: v_video: 5FShjR5Xtsw v_video_language: default t_name: Supporting Remote Team Members t_description: Leading virtual teams requires effort and commitment. Team leaders and co-located team members must make the time and effort to support virtual teammates by staying connected, encouraging their contributions, and recognizing and rewarding their successes. Learn more in the Skillsoft Business Continuity Learning Center- //bit.ly/39Xt4knRead more on our blog- //bit.ly/3cW0t0P----------------------------------------------------------------Visit our website- //www.skillsoft.com/Join us on LinkedIn- //www.linkedin.com/company/skillsoft/Tweet with us- //twitter.com/skillsoftFollow us on Facebook- //www.facebook.com/skillsoft----------------------------------------------------------------About SkillsoftSkillsoft helps companies unlock the potential in their most valuable asset their people by delivering engaging content and powerful technology that drives business impact for modern enterprises. Skillsoft comprises three award-winning systems that support learning, performance and success- Skillsoft learning content, the Percipio intelligent learning experience platform and the SumTotal suite for Talent Development. Skillsoft provides a comprehensive selection of cloud-based corporate learning content, including courses, videos, books, and other resources on Leadership Development, Business Skills, Digital Transformation, Technology & Developer, and Compliance. Percipio's intuitive design engages modern learners and its consumer-led experience assists in accelerating learning. The SumTotal suite delivers measurable impact across that entire employee lifecycle via award-winning technology that powers talent acquisition, learning management and talent management. Skillsoft is trusted by thousands of the world's leading organizations, including many within the Fortune 500. Learn more at www.skillsoft.com. v_url: //youtu.be/5FShjR5Xtsw i_thumbnail: //i.ytimg.com/vi/5FShjR5Xtsw/default.jpg i_thumbnail_1x1: //i.ytimg.com/vi/5FShjR5Xtsw/default.jpg i_thumbnail_4x3: //i.ytimg.com/vi/5FShjR5Xtsw/mqdefault.jpg i_thumbnail_16x9: //i.ytimg.com/vi/5FShjR5Xtsw/sddefault.jpg v_upload_date: 3-13-2020 v_length_minutes: 3 v_length_seconds: 13 v_view_count: 17724 callout_text: - t_headline: 1. Prioritize Wellness t_text: Sick and stressed out employees tend to take unplanned days off and/or be less productive. Organizations should generate incentives to ensure remote teams are getting exercise, eating correctly, and relaxing when possible.

Many companies have enacted wellness initiatives for 30 days to encourage optimal health in the workplace. This helps team members build relationships and ensures they know the company cares about their wellbeing. p_headline_type: h3 image: i_image: t_description: v_attribution: v_license: callout_text: - t_headline: 2. Host Virtual Hangouts t_text: Maintaining regular communication can maximize and improve team building activities. Utilizing communication software such as instant messaging systems, video conferencing, or other networks can help team membersstay connected and feel included.

Virtual coffee dates, virtual water cooler hangouts, or happy hours to encourage small talk can also be effective ways to encourage relationships and improve the work culture. It's essential to maintain both work-related and non-work-related communication channels to ensure optimal employee engagement. p_headline_type: h3 image: i_image: t_description: v_attribution: v_license: callout_text: - t_headline: 3. Listen to Feedback t_text: A virtual team that feel appreciated and listened to are more likely to perform well and maintain employment at the company. Managers should schedule one-on-one meetings to see how workers are doing and determine whether they have any questions/concerns.

Group meetings are also a helpful way to pinpoint inefficiencies or bottlenecks that are leading to a decrease in productivity. Managing remote employees requires addressing the problems to ensure employees have the optimal work environment. p_headline_type: h3 image: i_image: 3-listen-to-feedback-1610999034-2771.png t_description: Unsplash v_attribution: Unsplash v_license: Unsplash callout_text: - t_headline: 4. Encourage Relationship-Building t_text: Though it's important to be professional with a remote workforce, managers should remember that they are still just people with needs, wants, and goals. Employers need to pinpoint team members' strengths and encourage everyone to achieve personal KPIs.

Managers should also ask how workers are doing and get to know their employees to make sure they know the company cares about them. Bonuses and other incentives can also help the workforce feel appreciated and motivated to perform better. p_headline_type: h3 image: i_image: t_description: v_attribution: v_license: callout_text: - t_headline: 5. Improve Communication Channels t_text: Establishing effective communication in the workplace is one of the most important ways to keep employees engaged. Managers should remember that employees may be in different time zones, have different availability, and use different collaboration tools.

Though the organization should establish a set of preferred communication practices to optimize productivity, it's beneficial to get feedback before enacting those policies. For example, if text messages are the preferred method to communicate, then it's not effective to force team members to communicate via Slack. p_headline_type: h3 image: i_image: t_description: v_attribution: v_license: callout_text: - t_headline: 6. Consider Gamification t_text: Many companies have incorporated game-playing features on work-related applications to maximize engagement and gain customer loyalty. Competitions and rewards help employees feel a part of a team environment and encourage collaboration.

Gamification can also be a great way to encourage employees working from home to meet their goals by competing with other teams. Because it's a group-based initiative, everyone is accountable to their team and more likely to be motivated. This can be an effective method to standardize metrics and encourage remote workers to optimize productivity. p_headline_type: h3 image: i_image: 6-consider-gamification-1610999035-9504.png t_description: Unsplash v_attribution: Unsplash v_license: Unsplash callout_text: - t_title: Benefits of Gamification t_text: - t_headline: Key Takeaways t_text: In conclusion, here are the key takeaways to remember about engaging remote workers

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