Office camaraderie is hard to create when everyone is in a different time zone… But it’s not impossible. You can actually build an engaged workforce across the digital divide - it just takes some inventive thinking, and tools that are up to the job. Here are 3 essential strategies to have in place if you want your remote workers (freelancers and employees alike) to feel like they’re part of a team: 🕹️ Gamify work processes, or even tasks to foster a sense of connection. 🚢 Make onboarding detailed and information-rich. 🌱 Provide clear avenues for career growth. How does your organization overcome the digital divide and create a sense of team among your remote workers? We’d love to hear your ideas. #RemoteWork #FreelancerManagement #WorkforceEngagement
We encourage informal chats and social channels where team members can share interests and hobbies.
We have a virtual water cooler channel where people can share non-work-related updates, and we organize monthly virtual happy hours. It's a great way to maintain a sense of community and get to know each other better.
We overcome the digital divide by having flexible meeting schedules and recording important meetings for different time zones.
We also use collaborative tools like Slack and Zoom to keep the communication flowing.
We also celebrate birthdays and milestones online to keep the team spirit high!
Our approach includes setting clear expectations for communication and availability, and we use tools like Trello and Microsoft Teams for seamless project collaboration.
We host virtual coffee breaks and team-building activities regularly!
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3moOur company has a 'buddy system' where new remote employees are paired with a seasoned team member. This helps them feel connected from day one.