{"id":3552,"date":"2019-08-22T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-08-22T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sonusbenefits.com\/encouraging-remote-employees-why-shouting-down-the-hall-wont-work\/"},"modified":"2019-08-22T11:00:18","modified_gmt":"2019-08-22T11:00:18","slug":"encouraging-remote-employees-why-shouting-down-the-hall-wont-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sonusbenefits.com\/encouraging-remote-employees-why-shouting-down-the-hall-wont-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Encouraging Remote Employees:\u00a0Why Shouting\u00a0Down the Hall\u00a0Won\u2019t Work"},"content":{"rendered":"

So you’ve heard how remote work can promote <\/span>job satisfaction, productivity<\/span>,<\/span> and save<\/span> <\/span>you<\/span> real<\/span> money<\/span><\/a>. Your company has decided to offer remote working positions and you can’t wait to get started. But have you prepared for the challenges of having a remote workforce? Have you thought about how you’re going to show employee recognition when <\/span>you can no longer walk down the hall and tell them face<\/span>–<\/span>to<\/span>–<\/span>face or throw them an office party?<\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Here are three great ways to make your remote employees feel valued and recognized.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Stay Connected <\/h3>\n

If you’ve got a remote workforce, chances are you have an online chat system to keep them easily connected. (If you don’t, you’re missing out on a vital resource). <\/span>Online chat forums <\/span>are a great place to<\/span> recognize individuals and teams both in group conversations and one<\/span>–<\/span>on<\/span>–<\/span>one<\/span>. <\/span>This is a great space to offer more informal<\/span> and consistent<\/span> encouragement and recognition for <\/span>smaller, more frequent accomplishments.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Going beyond “good job” <\/h3>\n

Close the distance between you and your employee<\/span>s<\/span> by being specific when you thank them for their work. What did they explicitly do to<\/span> deserve <\/span>positive <\/span>recognition?<\/span> Highlighting key moments and challenges they overcame<\/span> shows <\/span>them <\/span>you are paying attention <\/span>to their work.  Feeling seen for specific accomplishments promotes a sense of closeness and connection that is easily lost when you don’t have a shared office space.<\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Support their space (and their backs) <\/h3>\n

Make sure they’re comfortable. A great way to show you value your remote workers is to offer them a budget for upgrading their in<\/span>–<\/span>home workspaces. Help them build a comfortable, functional workspace<\/span> by providing a budget for key office supplies such as a good chair, wrist supports for their mouse pad and keyboard and supporting tech that optimizes their space. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

There are many, many ways to encourage an atmosphere of recognition and community in your remote workforce. Make sure you do your research and put time into figuring out what works best for your team’s particular needs and location. If they are based close enough to each other, you could encourage employee outings, or monthly meetings where you can have the chance to thank and encourage your team face to face. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Whatever ways you chose to thank them, make sure you have a way of gauging what works best and be open to improving the systems you put in place. <\/span>Remember, employees who feel valued, value their position.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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