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Fellow HRPs , how do you maintain organization culture in a virtual environment? Lets talk......shall we? 😀 Maintaining organization culture in a virtual environment can be both challenging and essential for every organization. Here are some innovative and fun ideas to maintain org culture in a virtual setting: 1. Virtual Water Cooler Chats: Schedule informal virtual gatherings for team members to connect and chat about non-work-related topics. This could be a virtual coffee break or a happy hour session where employees share hobbies, pet photos, or discuss a fun topic of the day. 2. Theme Days: Organize themed virtual dress-up days, such as "favorite movie character day" or "pajama day," and encourage employees to share their photos on a designated company channel. This can create a sense of community and lightheartedness. 3.Employee Spotlights: Create a regular feature where employees are highlighted for their achievements, hobbies, or talents. This could be through a organization's newsletter, or work WhatsApp group, showcasing the diverse personalities within the organization. 4. Virtual Fitness Challenges: Initiate team fitness challenges or step competitions using fitness apps. Encourage participants to share photos or short videos of their workouts or progress, fostering a healthy and active virtual community. 5. Interactive Workshops: Conduct virtual workshops or training sessions on topics not directly related to work, such as cooking classes, meditation sessions, or DIY crafts. This can provide a break from routine tasks and bring a sense of togetherness. 6. Virtual Book Club or Movie Nights: Start a virtual book club or organize movie nights where employees can discuss and share their thoughts on a chosen book or movie. This can promote intellectual discussions and a shared experience among colleagues. By incorporating these dynamic and engaging activities, organizations can maintain a vibrant company culture in a virtual environment while fostering team collaboration and morale. #MindSetMakeover #EmployeeEngagement #EmployeeWellness

Remote working CAN be fun & social!! 💻 But how do you do that? 🤔👇 One thing we LOVE to do is host pizza parties! We celebrated launching Lightyear Frontier last month with tasty treats across the team (& not a chunk of pineapple in sight 😉) But why? 🤔 As we support & celebrate each other's successes, we create an AUTHENTIC connection with each member of our team which is reflected in our clients & our communities. We care about trust & transparency, & to build those we need to make meaningful relationships. 💚 We see LOTS more pizza parties, Bob Ross paint-alongs & game nights in our future 😍🥂 Got questions or ideas on how to keep it social while remote? Let's chat below! 👇💬 #socialmedia #gamesmarketing #gamingindustry #gamesindustry #remoteworking

Working from home has its perks - comfy pyjamas, flexible schedules, and the absence of commute woes! But amidst the coziness, it is important that we not not forget the importance of building connections with our remote team members. Without the spontaneous water cooler chats, it's up to us to be a bit more intentional about building those relationships. Last week, our social team at Fellow.app came up with a brilliant idea to shake things up for our virtual socials! We got up from our desks and signed up for virtual baking classes led by our colleagues! During this sessions we were able to break out into smaller groups and learn a delicious new dessert and have great conversations with team members we don't always get to connect with! As remote work is here to stay, let's not forget the essence of teamwork: genuine connection and trust. Taking a breather from the hustle to share a laugh and learn about one another builds a stronger foundation for collaboration. What innovative strategies does your remote team employ to foster unity? Let's swap ideas and keep the camaraderie thriving in our virtual workplaces! #RemoteFun #TeamBonding 🎉🍰👩💻

GO HARD OR GO HOME: How to Stay Proactive in the Workspace as a Team Does your team work from 9 to 5, Monday to Friday, with no satisfying results? Are you bumping into deadlines every single time? Are your most priority tasks not getting done? Or do you want to boost the team’s productivity? If yes, this is just for you. Stay tuned as we go through 5 simple techniques to stay proactive in the workspace! Many of us think looking busy in the workspace is working or getting things done! The sad truth is some people look busy while watching reels on IG/TikTok! Looking busy doesn’t count, but results count! So let’s GO HARD OR GO HOME 5 Simple Techniques to Stay Proactive: 1. Put the tasks on the list: Have every team member know their weekly tasks and have them on the list, from most important to least important. That helps team members come to work knowing exactly what they are going to work on today! 2. Submit and reflect on the progress regularly: On Monday, we delay tasks, saying we still have the whole week and buppp!! Friday comes in, and then the week ends, but what if we have to submit our progress daily? That’s when we calculate our daily progress Instead of waiting for the week to end with no result. 3. Avoid distractions: In the modern world, it is easy to get distracted by our phones. Insist team members to put a 'do not disturb' mode on their phones during working hours. This will save time (scrolling time!). 4.Work on one task at a time: Working on multiple tasks at the exact same time limits our ability to focus and reduces our productivity. It makes us feel overwhelmed due to a lack of organizing tasks and working according to priorities. 5. Learn, learn, learn!!! This is a powerful tool we all need! The world is evolving every second, with new ways of doing things being updated daily. Encourage your team members to continue learning new tools, technologies, and ways to boost their productivity using technology! Much appreciation for reading. If you have other techniques to stay proactive in the workspace, share them in the comments below. It may help someone! Have you enjoyed learning with us?  Let's connect for more!

As a fully remote team, one of the things we are often trying to recreate is “water cooler talk.” 🗣 We aren’t looking for the office gossip, or the obligatory small talk. But what we do miss are those moments of naturally striking up a conversation with a colleague about the work we’re doing and the ideas that are on our minds throughout the week. 🥂 To bring a little splash of agenda-free time to our remote team, we’ve started a Friday tradition we call “Redefined Happy Hour.” We use this 30-minute time block to have a casual conversation about what we’ve learned in the last week, giving us the opportunity to “riff” on various topics. 💡 What I love most about this is that by the end of the conversation, we naturally start applying all the week’s diverse learnings to the way we do things, sparking creative ideas for how we can reshape and improve the way we do things. 🤝 Allowing time for “Riffing” or “Water Cooler Talk” has fostered a sense of camaraderie and safety amongst our team. We are able to get to know each other better through our learnings and through the comments shared while fostering a safe space to support each other’s interests and ideas. ⚡ Does your team have a built-in way to share new ideas and learnings? How do you “riff” with your team? #learningleader #learningdesign #learningconsulting

Staying connected and battling isolation when working remotely. A couple of weeks ago I was sharing photos of my working space and how cool it is to be able to look at the sunset and type away (not staring at the sun too long though, I don't have the talent to be Ray Charles No2). Working remotely offers a long list of benefits from better time management to cost savings etc. It also brings some dangers with it and the biggest one (at least for me) is the feeling of isolation. I still haven't figured out exactly how to work around it but I do have a short list of things that help: - Virtual Meet-ups for coffee or beer (other drinks are ok too, not judging) not my favourite one since it could feel a bit forced at times, but I did have a blast and some interesting conversations this way. - Company retreats Getting together a few times a year with your team to brainstorm, work and eat and drink too much for a few days is usually great. It has that High School excursion of a vibe, sprinkled with more productivity and worse hangovers. - Team games and/or projects I don't mean playing tick tack toe together, but rather having a side project like a podcast or something of that sort. To those that like football, f1 and motogp there are fantasy leagues that you can play. All of us also have our own side hustles and ideas where coworkers input and support would be appreciated. Talking about your company being a family? That kind of support is the place to start. Lastly, my favourite one: - Having an open slot each Friday for co-working I need to get some work done, you need to do it too, we can just join a video call, chat a bit, exchange ideas but mostly get stuff done. Let me know if you have some of your own that should have been on the list. Happy Friday y'all 🍺

My everyday system that helps me thrive as a remote business owner and a mom of 2 👩👦👦 I'm no superwoman, but I try — setting a routine (mostly) helps. Here's how I plan it: ✅ Prep. Prep. Prep. To steer clear of chaos, I create my day's to-do list the night before. All-inclusive of ranked priorities, urgency levels, and buffer time. ✅ Network before actual work. Having spent over 1 year of building (now scaling) Shoonya.company, I've realized that my network has built my net worth. Now, I set aside 30 mins. only to engage and build relationships with program managers and fellow founders. ✅ Set the mood. With so many responsibilities, I tend to lose focus fast. That's why multitasking comes with setting boundaries. Some quick instances: ‣ I always get ready before work, even if it's just one meeting. (makes my confidence and energy levels go up) ‣ Any work requiring high-cognitive effort happens only during my focus hours. (I plan some each week) ‣ I make sure to do one cool thing with my kids every day. (No phones. No laptop. No interruptions) ✅ I don't leave mundane stuff for the last minute. Frankly, I love keeping things under control, especially the boring stuff. That means, ‣ Pre-planning my meals every week. ‣ Stocking up groceries BEFORE they're “almost finished.” ‣ Write down a list of “worked out” VS “didn't work out"—the best way to know what moves my needle. ✅ Taking care of me is my #1 priority. I love doing what I do—being a mom, a founder, a wife, all of it. Yet, some days leave me feeling absolutely rundown. Doing these two things always makes me feel better: ‣ Spending some me-time every day—I love reading. (also get to avoid doom-scrolling) ‣ I ensure some movement, maybe a walk or a little groove session. (with good music, headphones, and sleeping babies) Ah, there's something about planning and a good routine. Just writing about it got me pumped up! 😁 How does a good day look for you? #workfromhome #workingmums #projectmanagement #womenintech #founders

Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to make more friends at work? With remote work, many of the opportunities team members previously had to socialize disappear. There’s no water cooler for you to chat around and no office foosball table. 😥 But fear not! 💪 There are other ways you can recreate that water-cooler vibe and encourage spontaneous conversations that can lead to long-lasting friendships. - Dedicated Slack Channels: Establish channels for non-work-related conversations like #random, #funny, or #interests and allow team members to share their hobbies and interests. - Scheduled Social Breaks: Set aside time during team meetings for casual conversations. Think of these social breaks as the equivalent of refilling a cup of coffee in the office kitchen. - Virtual Hangouts: Host virtual game nights 🎮 or themed events on Zoom or Google Meet. These gatherings allow team members to unwind and connect on a personal level. - Storytelling: Whether it's a funny anecdote or an inspiring incident, encourage team members to share their stories and relate to other’s stories as well.  - Recognition and Celebrations: Acknowledge milestones like birthdays, work anniversaries, and personal achievements. Tools like JoeyBot can help you celebrate these occasions as a team and create a sense of camaraderie. 👊 #SocializingAtWork #RemoteTeamBuilding #WorkplaceCommunity #CelebrationsAtWork

"Being social is part of human nature and our well-being." This resonated with me during a conversation with my sister. I was feeling stuck at home, uninspired, and disconnected that day. Even talking to my husband Marko didn't help. I’d watch the trees and clouds, and vacuum the car, but nothing sparked. On days like this, I crave productivity and impact, yet I feel distant from myself. Forcing creativity wasn’t working. Then, during my routine drive to pick up the kids, I called my sister. We decided to have a spontaneous BBQ that evening. We talked about how I used to go to the office, meet new people, or take a different route home just because. Those little changes in my daily routine kept things fresh. With remote work, it's easier to fall into a monotonous routine. This conversation that I had was great though and it reminded me that being more intentional about socializing + breaking the routine is important in remote work. It also reminded me why at Testlio, even though our team is 100% remote, we emphasize the value of face-to-face interactions. For example, we encourage our team to share a “cup of kindness,” meeting up with someone outside their usual circle or that we all get together once a year for a yearly LionFest. Today I just had a nice cup of kindness with Lisa Filemyr who was visiting Estonia during a cruise and I loved it. We also visited Kadriorg Park, where ideas were flowing in, left and right.. :) Working remotely is awesome, and I wouldn’t change a thing. But it's crucial to be intentional about socializing and breaking out of our daily routines. While routines can be comforting, for me, they can also be limiting. Introducing new experiences, situations, and places can be incredibly impactful. Sometimes, the best way to get unstuck is to step out of our usual environment and reconnect with others. Socializing is essential for my well-being. So, take a moment today to change your scenery and reach out. You might be surprised at the positive impact it can have. #remotework #TestLions

Got it! Here's an updated version of your Instagram post: 📲 Choosing the Right App for Internal Communication! 📲 At Between Forks, effective communication is key to delivering the best hospitality experience. It's crucial to use the same internal communication tools our team members use daily. 🛎️✨ Why is this important? Using a familiar app ensures everyone stays connected and informed, reducing the chances of missed messages and enhancing collaboration. 🗂️🔗 Respecting Your Time 🕰️ Work-life balance is vital. That's why we recommend setting clear boundaries for communication: For example 🤗 🕘 Hours: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM 📅 Days: Monday to Friday This helps us stay productive while respecting personal time. Let’s work together to maintain these boundaries and ensure everyone has time to recharge. 🌟 #Between_Forks #Employee_Experience #TeamCommunication #WorkLifeBalance #Hospitality