3 Simple Ways to Motivate a Remote Workforce
In the last two and a half years, remote work has proven advantageous for many companies. But a lack of in-person interaction can lead to burnt-out or unmotivated employees. Here are a few tricks to keep morale high
By | Lion Shirdan | www.entrepreneur.com
We’re over two years into the Covid-19 pandemic, and it seems that society has returned to some semblance of normal. It is a new normal, certainly, but at least we are no longer scrambling to buy up rolls of toilet paper or fashioning make-shift masks out of T-shirts.
But while our social calendars once again consist of in-person meet-ups, concerts and restaurant outings, for many of us, our professional lives remain online. For some, this is out of necessity — offices are closed or operating on hybrid in-person and remote schedules; however, an overwhelming majority of the workforce is choosing to work from home.
Remote work offers a host of benefits to employees and their organizations, from a better work-life balance to increased productivity outputs. As I’ve learned over the years, though, motivating a remote team is imperative to reaping these benefits and avoiding driving your employees to burnout. These are three simple ways that I’ve been able to motivate my remote workforce.
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1. Communicate efficiently
With fewer opportunities for face-to-face interactions throughout the day, there are more opportunities for important messages to get lost in translation. This is why improving communication within and across teams is vital to ensure optimal work performance.
