You're struggling to engage remote team members. How can you motivate them effectively?

To motivate remote team members, prioritize regular check-ins to stay connected and show support. Recognize their contributions publicly to boost morale, and set clear, achievable goals to maintain focus. Encourage a healthy work-life balance and create opportunities for team bonding, like virtual social events or collaborative projects.

I agree with what’s already been mentioned, but I’d add it’s important for leaders to be intentional about getting to know their team and their team getting to know them. While virtual social events are a great commitment some leaders will use it as a check the box. There are many things that are lost in translation via chat, emails etc. tones are misread, a missed deadline and a leader cracking down on expectations can be misinterpreted and lead a team member to have a false perception of the situation. Be sure to build trust with intentionality so the team is clear on priorities, expectations and how the team learns and communicates with each other. While being a team you’re also human beings and being human is confusing sometimes!

Some other things to consider: What's the company's position on value proposition of remote work and how does what we say about it match how we deliver the experience. This involves thinking through: 1. Budgeting for in-person experiences and the implications where budget constraints do not allow it 2. Promotability/Performance Management - is it a value add or it is a barrier 3. People leader development - How do we make sure there's consistency in approach, messaging, #1, #2, etc 4. Forward-thinking strategies for evolving thought-leadership, ways of working, and work deliverables, etc. on the remote nature of work Building a value-add remote experience requires organizational investment via clear, achievable goals. #thegrowfessor

In my experience as a people leader, I always set expectations from the beginning with clear goals and objectives, and maintain this by transparency and constant communication

Running a remote company since 2011, I've learned that setting clear goals and holding weekly meetings to review them creates direction and unity. Project management and communications technologies like Asana and WhatsApp are key for task management and clear deadlines. The aim is not to micromanage but to keep communication open, ensuring everyone feels heard and valued while maintaining a sense of community.

Navigating remote work culture can be challenging for some. I find that consistent communication through regular 1:1 meetings as well as team meetings on a weekly or biweekly basis keeps everyone aligned.

It’s important to constantly engage a remote team. In my people leadership experience I hold regular team meetings, 1:1 sessions with employees, and other team building activities. I’d always check in with my team - just to see how they were individually doing and at the end of the week, the same. Sometimes I’d make the effort and travel to their home city and take them to breakfast, lunch or dinner.

The goal is to strike the right balance between autonomy and accountability. This may look different for each team member based on your level of trust, their skill level, and past performance.

Engaging a remote team is easy if you understand what they value about their jobs. I always try to ensure the patient focus is front and center and that their jobs, while remote, have real meaning in the lives of a patient. I try to get to know them as humans…not just employees. What does being remote mean to them and their families? Lastly, use cameras whenever possible to get to see your team as they shine! Visual feedback is super important, even if the recipient is off camera.

Com a pandemia do COVID 19, passamos a viver um rotina mais intensa na modalidade dos trabalhos remotos. Independentemente do trabalho estar sendo feito de forma remota ou presencial, não podemos permitir que a qualidade dos resultados tenham percas. O acompanhamento, ainda que a distância, precisa ser realizado não apenas para fiscalizar mas principalmente para estar orientando a equipe. É extremamente importante o reconhecimento de todo o trabalho que se destaque perante os demais. Uma ação simples, é o elogio perante a equipe através de reuniões remotas, e também, o envio para o endereço do elogiado, de brindes corporativos que possam trazer de forma mais sólida esse reconhecimento pelo destaque no trabalho realizado!