If your business has remote / hybrid employees, one of the things you may be thinking about is how to keep them motivated. If so, you might want to have the below on your radar.
Good communication and regular check-ins
Clear communication can help to keep employees on track and regular check-ins with managers can provide an opportunity for any issues or concerns to be identified and addressed early. This will be especially important for any employees who are new to working mainly / partly from home, for example following the acceptance of a flexible working request.
Appropriate check-ins can help with employee motivation by fostering a sense of inclusion.
Clear expectations
Ensuring employees are aware of what is expected of them whilst working from home can help them to stay focussed. In terms of settings targets, remember that these should be reasonable and appropriate. Having a clear goal to aim for, being able to see progress and being aware of the contribution they make to the organisation can all help employees to stay motivated and engaged during the working from home period.
Remember, there are rules around employee working hours, rest and breaks and these still apply to employees who are working mainly /partly from home. Managers may wish to consider reminding employees about the need to take the break(s) they are entitled to as establishing and maintaining good habits is a win for motivation, productivity and wellbeing.
Help colleagues to stay connected
As workplace relationships and team morale are important contributors to motivation and engagement employers may wish to consider ways of helping employees to stay connected. If appropriate, you may wish to allow some time for colleagues to chat together before or after team meetings whether online or in person or arranging the occasional fun group activity online to help foster team building.
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