{"id":1581,"date":"2021-02-01T09:55:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-01T04:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/?p=1581"},"modified":"2026-02-20T16:43:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T11:13:12","slug":"how-to-improve-employee-engagement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/how-to-improve-employee-engagement\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Improve Employee Engagement While Working Remotely [2026 Updated]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Remote working is not a flexible work option anymore. It has become the new normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The number one challenge companies face: <strong>How to improve employee engagement.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read this article to get an answer to your question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s an overview of the topics we&#8217;re discussing in this article:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/how-to-improve-employee-engagement\/#Remote_Work_Trends\" >Remote Work Trends&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/how-to-improve-employee-engagement\/#What_are_the_Challenges_of_Working_Remotely\" >What are the Challenges of Working Remotely?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/how-to-improve-employee-engagement\/#How_to_Improve_Employee_Engagement_While_Working_Remotely\" >How to Improve Employee Engagement (While Working Remotely)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/how-to-improve-employee-engagement\/#1_Create_a_Remote_Work_Playbook_or_Policy\" >1. Create a Remote Work Playbook or Policy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/how-to-improve-employee-engagement\/#2_Regular_Check-ins\" >2. Regular Check-ins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/how-to-improve-employee-engagement\/#3_Virtual_coffee_breaks\" >3. Virtual coffee breaks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/how-to-improve-employee-engagement\/#4_Fun_Virtual_Ice-breakers_before_the_meeting\" >4. Fun Virtual Ice-breakers before the meeting&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/how-to-improve-employee-engagement\/#5_Remote_team_building_activities_and_games\" >5. Remote team building activities and games<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/how-to-improve-employee-engagement\/#6_Create_an_online_employee_recognition_program\" >6. Create an online employee recognition program<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/how-to-improve-employee-engagement\/#7_Take_care_of_the_mental_wellness_of_remote_employees\" >7. Take care of the mental wellness of remote employees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/how-to-improve-employee-engagement\/#8_Conduct_online_knowledge_sharing_sessions\" >8. Conduct online knowledge sharing sessions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/how-to-improve-employee-engagement\/#9_Choose_a_specific_communication_tool\" >9. Choose a specific communication tool&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/how-to-improve-employee-engagement\/#10_Watercooler_chat\" >10. Watercooler chat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/how-to-improve-employee-engagement\/#11_Conduct_Online_One-on-one_Meetings\" >11. Conduct Online One-on-one Meetings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/how-to-improve-employee-engagement\/#12_Remote_Onboarding_new_employees\" >12. Remote Onboarding new employees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/how-to-improve-employee-engagement\/#13_Remote_employees_pulse_surveys\" >13. Remote employees pulse surveys<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/how-to-improve-employee-engagement\/#14_Create_a_budget_for_setting_up_a_home_office\" >14. Create a budget for setting up a home office<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/how-to-improve-employee-engagement\/#15_Promote_professional_development\" >15. Promote professional development<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/how-to-improve-employee-engagement\/#How_to_Improve_Employee_Engagement_With_Trivia_and_EngageWith\" >How to Improve Employee Engagement With Trivia and EngageWith<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/how-to-improve-employee-engagement\/#Employee_Engagement_FAQs\" >Employee Engagement FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-remote-work-trends-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remote_Work_Trends\"><\/span><strong>Remote Work Trends&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve seen a rapid and necessary shift toward remote work in the last few months. Organizations are changing the way they are communicating and working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BIG companies like Twitter, Slack, Square, Shopify, Siemens, Fujitsu, and many more have moved remote completely.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As companies adapt to this shift, many explore innovative solutions like how to <a href=\"https:\/\/taggbox.com\/blog\/embed-twitter-feed-on-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">embed Twitter feed on website<\/a> to maintain seamless communication and monitor trends effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Twitter\u2019s HR-Head, Jennifer Christie, said in a meeting to employees:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cWe understand this is an unprecedented step, but these are unprecedented times,\u201d&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the new era of work. Most of the companies have embraced remote work since the beginning of the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\/newsroom\/press-releases\/2020-03-19-gartner-hr-survey-reveals-88--of-organizations-have-e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gartner survey<\/a> reveals that <strong>88% of companies have encouraged or required employees to work from home<\/strong> due to coronavirus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, internal communication is more important than ever. Remote work has changed the way teams interact. The survey also found that 32% of organizations have introduced new tools for virtual meetings and communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/es5uU0pWTDGwT1YBdgFbCDC94gHOofoKrJ0GVnPY343IyrGomWYUTvfFPFSer5B74Tpq0jUfqf-zZQ97gD8ybPT52fbBxasMRmgg5X2nHx59HvmFtAXPH8rc1BAshpdIi50Oyvzk\" alt=\"employee engagement fact\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Total video calls in MS Teams grew by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.riverbed.com\/blogs\/15-surprising-stats-on-remote-work-due-to-covid-19.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">over 1,000 percent<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employers also see savings from allowing remote work &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/money.cnn.com\/2017\/06\/21\/pf\/jobs\/working-from-home\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">reportedly $11,000 cheaper<\/a>, on average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chris Dyer, the author of The Power of Company Culture, shares his take around the subject:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cIf your company has a great culture, it has a great culture. It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re all in the same place or not. It\u2019s easy for people to settle on ping-pong tables and beer on Friday as a way to foster culture and connectedness. You just have to do it in a different way when you\u2019re remote.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>And work from home is here to stay. A new LinkedIn survey suggests more than three in five Australians believe working from home will become the norm, even after the coronavirus pandemic has passed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a \"=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/resumelab.com\/job-search\/remote-work-statistics\" target=\"_blank\">90% of remote workers<\/a> plan on working remotely for the rest of their careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/ivBC1YIb0JMdBonUyn1pdDCFCjTDLT0wioZz1PhE7gjUvl6oieJAfTVuNkxKTgTNjNTWtym3rO1YhHuOIP7C4tboGiY8J0ypFs1IufLJFEmz23ARyDYcgARiPbYfS3lNx0qP7CgH\" alt=\"fact2\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-challenges-of-working-remotely\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Challenges_of_Working_Remotely\"><\/span><strong>What are the Challenges of Working Remotely?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Remote work has its benefits: no commute, low-stress level, setting your own working hours, spending more time with family, etc. But it also comes with challenges that concern distributed teams and managers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/buffer.com\/state-of-remote-work-2019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Buffer\u2019s State of Remote Work Report<\/a> stated that remote workers struggle with unplugging from their work, loneliness, and communicating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/F4hvsjLoTfcjdJ_epb3qYWHIzVIDExtheUcmwdMg_cCkzTLyQWOW0SCHJtF554A9kwYsk1tQhANcXOjXjCRm1b8xHqwJq_DSr1sukSoRZ-Ou7JHfaGLmtXYgdQj55kFQYBhcTU-E\" alt=\"buffer report\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/remote-work-challenges\/\"><strong>Read this complete guide<\/strong><\/a><strong> to understand seven common challenges of working remotely and tips on how to overcome them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-improve-employee-engagement-while-working-remotely\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Improve_Employee_Engagement_While_Working_Remotely\"><\/span><strong>How to Improve Employee Engagement (While Working Remotely)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover 15 amazing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/employee-engagement-guide\/\">ways to improve employee engagement<\/a>. All these tips are easy to implement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-create-a-remote-work-playbook-or-policy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Create_a_Remote_Work_Playbook_or_Policy\"><\/span><strong>1. Create a Remote Work Playbook or Policy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating a remote work policy can go a long way in building employee engagement. This helps you keep all your employees on the same page. Remember that your work policy doesn\u2019t have to be boring, as it can also include your mandatory fun and idea meetings. A work policy also helps employees feel more connected to work and abide by the set of rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, a playbook at work also ensures that employees are motivated towards success. Highlight your expectations from every employee and establish a clear purpose to give your team a direction at work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/g01KtK0atCJ5K2NF9V-4ad93KGoWNZmEI1bVW5DRH59kEv_A7TUhVDeXQaYzQQB1RAtisQVmjcX-LKMm_4eXEukT1kl0jEsdxYMo0B2uSqx6-EpOsCCaD2Vp_wiPnpkhCa5m009R\" alt=\"Trello rules\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-regular-check-ins\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Regular_Check-ins\"><\/span><strong>2. Regular Check-ins<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Check-in with your employees regularly. Asking them the <a href=\"https:\/\/officevibe.com\/blog\/20-employee-survey-questions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">right questions can amplify their level of engagement<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might ask them about any difficulties they face on the work front or anything they wish to accomplish in the coming week. Simply asking them about their day can have a significant impact on your employees and keep them engaged.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-virtual-coffee-breaks\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Virtual_coffee_breaks\"><\/span><strong>3. Virtual coffee breaks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While coffee breaks help refresh your mind and catch up for a quick conversation with your peers, they are impossible in the remote environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Harvard Business School professor Tsedal Neeley explains: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cPeople lose unplanned watercooler or cappuccino conversations with colleagues in remote work. These are actually big and important parts of the workday that have a direct impact on performance.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Virtual coffee breaks help you to maintain connections with colleagues, so try to do them regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-fun-virtual-ice-breakers-before-the-meeting-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Fun_Virtual_Ice-breakers_before_the_meeting\"><\/span><strong>4. Fun Virtual Ice-breakers before the meeting&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you want to keep your employees engaged and energetic during your meetings? You can try some quick virtual ice-breaker activities and games before starting the meeting. It can lighten your meetings. <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/virtual-ice-breakers\/\">In this article<\/a>, you\u2019ll find some amazing virtual ice-breaker activities and questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-remote-team-building-activities-and-games\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Remote_team_building_activities_and_games\"><\/span><strong>5. Remote team building activities and games<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many different virtual team building activities and games you can use to engage your remote teams to get to know each other and build stronger connections. Here are some creative ideas, like Trivia quizzes, movie night, storytelling, gaming sessions, etc.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/CaWMcCqjST-XkMHyG8wBOZWf0Oe5tQI55VWxjVGZ-PmYCsD6iegP7vzY3UIi2IqdCqibRcsOUhQOowFohvWZcHblXPPDTRfMv1LuXKgiJ2FwlnxNsDwXG4OgIRFlTJvF3d_5Zcyv\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>If you\u2019re looking for more ideas, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/team-building-activities-for-remote-teams\/\"><strong>check out these 27 amazing virtual team building activities!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-create-an-online-employee-recognition-program\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Create_an_online_employee_recognition_program\"><\/span><strong>6. Create an online employee recognition program<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>69% of employees say they\u2019d work harder if they were appreciated. This is why you must create an online recognition system for your remote employees. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/engagewith\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EngageWith is an employee recognition and rewards platform<\/a><\/strong> that enriches your company culture. It virtually <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/employee-rewards-and-recognition-ideas\/\">brings recognition and fun<\/a> within your Slack and MS Teams workspace.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/Emn9LtN9lrjuMPXId5e6kB6Ujt0d-1yo3fKUCe_r9HW64MPncIzb3wK76X1y_2Dp6gVXP3TNCLqEcRhyqGJphH9UyGyP6XOi7gJ985tR2UB4GKW1LH2TBBVWRzLnW4IefkLG9jKG\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-recognition-program\/\"><strong>Discover how to build an employee recognition program!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-take-care-of-the-mental-wellness-of-remote-employees\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Take_care_of_the_mental_wellness_of_remote_employees\"><\/span><strong>7. Take care of the mental wellness of remote employees<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jotform.com\/remote-work\/\">Remote working<\/a> can be challenging for your teams\u2019 mental health. It can affect the productivity and performance of your employees. Don\u2019t wait for an employee to speak up, reach out to them, and ask if they\u2019re facing any challenges. Start an <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-wellness-program-ideas\/\">employee wellness program<\/a> in your organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/mental-health-of-remote-employees\/\"><strong>In this article<\/strong><\/a><strong>, you\u2019ll find 13 amazing ways to support your remote workers\u2019 mental health.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-conduct-online-knowledge-sharing-sessions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Conduct_online_knowledge_sharing_sessions\"><\/span><strong>8. Conduct online knowledge sharing sessions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning something new is always exciting at work. However, reading books and taking online courses can be a little cumbersome amidst all the work. For this reason, you must <strong>conduct online <a href=\"https:\/\/klutch.app\/blog\/knowledge-sharing-methods\/\">knowledge sharing<\/a> sessions with your employees<\/strong>. This will help them learn from each other.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dedicate an hour of the week, where your team members can share their knowledge with other members of the team and talk about some topics that got them excited about work. Sharing sessions are a great engagement activity and keep employees motivated towards work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-choose-a-specific-communication-tool-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Choose_a_specific_communication_tool\"><\/span><strong>9. Choose a specific communication tool&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Technology and tools can help remote workers to overcome communication barriers. Choose a specific team communication tool such as Slack or MS Teams to simplify remote communication.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/\">Springworks<\/a>, We use Slack as our communication tool of choice. <a \"=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-ebook\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>We&#8217;ve created an ebook<\/strong><\/a><strong> and summarized all Slack tips and tricks to communicate with your employees effectively.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-watercooler-chat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Watercooler_chat\"><\/span><strong>10. Watercooler chat<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees miss those \u201cwatercooler chats\u201d while working remotely. Taking a break from work to keep yourself hydrated had another advantage- watercooler chat with colleagues. 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Conduct Online One-on-one Meetings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Online one-on-one meetings are critical when it comes to engaging remote employees. It\u2019s a great way to give and receive constructive feedback. 55% of highly engaged companies stated that <strong>employees are expected to have one-on-ones monthly<\/strong> or quarterly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wondering what to discuss in these meetings?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/one-on-one-meeting-questions\/\"><strong>We\u2019ve written this guide<\/strong><\/a><strong> with a bank of 150 one-on-one questions to keep one-on-one meetings productive and successful.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-12-remote-onboarding-new-employees\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Remote_Onboarding_new_employees\"><\/span><strong>12. Remote Onboarding new employees<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies are facing one common issue around the globe: How do you welcome, set up, and train new employees who you never actually see in person? A great onboarding process builds trust with new remote employees, and it makes a lasting impact on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>This <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/onboard-remote-employee\/\"><strong>10-step checklist<\/strong><\/a><strong> will show you a few ideas to successfully onboard new remote employees.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-13-remote-employees-pulse-surveys\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Remote_employees_pulse_surveys\"><\/span><strong>13. Remote employees pulse surveys<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pulse surveys can help you in determining how engaged and motivated remote workers are. 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Create a budget for setting up a home office<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Assign a budget to each employee for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/work-life-balance\/\">setting up home office<\/a> or workstation upgrades where they can create a little setup of their own. They can buy a standing desk, headphones, set up a sturdy internet connection, and get an ergonomic chair to keep that back straight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This remote employee perk will improve their productivity, and it\u2019s an essential upgrade to have for managing remote employee engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"592\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/workspacekomal-1-1.png\" alt=\"workstation\" class=\"wp-image-502842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/workspacekomal-1-1.png 592w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/workspacekomal-1-1-300x268.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/workspacekomal-1-1-60x54.png 60w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/workspacekomal-1-1-480x429.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-15-promote-professional-development\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Promote_professional_development\"><\/span><strong>15. Promote professional development<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Invest in employees\u2019 professional development by helping them with the necessary resources.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You could provide them with free access to their favorite tools or a professional course to help them do their job better. You can also organize workshops and seminars to help them stay aware of the industry\u2019s latest technologies and trends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The more employees develop and learn new skills, the better it is for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-improve-employee-engagement-with-trivia-and-engagewith\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Improve_Employee_Engagement_With_Trivia_and_EngageWith\"><\/span><strong>How to Improve Employee Engagement With Trivia and EngageWith<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wondering how to improve employee engagement? 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With Trivia\u2019s suite of quizzes and games, you can bring Social &amp; Fun back to your workspace (right inside Slack and MS Teams) even while working remotely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/6wWGzV0xEV-fIFbfU072VXX1ssU2Cw63tkar7u0T2pBp8Bx7goQyyVorysoH5PDFovyZKU6LN-YeOCymQDXxvSbs9ZA1bdDYfwPDB13YjN7Ua3hAt6dg66bmykg79dgcfihv6OJT\" alt=\"trivia\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\"><strong>Go to Trivia<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>EngageWith<\/strong> is an <strong><a \"=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/springengage\/\" target=\"_blank\">employee recognition and rewards platform<\/a><\/strong> that enriches your company culture. Employees can recognize peers, juniors, or managers by giving them Kudos or Shoutouts for a job well done.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can also be used to celebrate and reward\/gift employees on their birthdays and milestones like work anniversaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/Q6BoKK0F146LcTWgsDEL3Khq37qU1-ucdx0fSgVTkaCKcl2M9w7cKcVS_MBjma9oMJx_PM6WAp9VIdW3_rgFoNjoaGwd00hweaqPm0RPkpJdHvS6txw_zFLSLx4HMK15Wm4fO-zw\" alt=\"springengage\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/springengage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Make Recognition Fun<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-employee-engagement-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Employee_Engagement_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Employee Engagement FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1600055709059\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are some remote employee engagement activities?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">In a physical office, employee engagement activities are easy. You can take a break to play a game. But for remote workers, it takes more creativity. Employee-centric companies regularly conduct engagement activities. Get inspiration from our 13 remote employee engagement ideas.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1600055726733\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How to make remote employees feel included?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Managers need to understand how to lead a team virtually. Schedule frequent check-ins and video calls to connect personally and give them a voice in meetings. Regular check-ins ensure everyone is included and appreciated.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1600055747830\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How can a manager successfully manage a team of all remote employees?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It&#8217;s not just a matter of providing remote employees with a new video communication app and tools. As a leader and manager, you need to be aware of how remote work may create feelings of isolation and anxiety among workers.\u00a0<br\/><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/mental-health-of-remote-employees\/\">In this article<\/a>, you\u2019ll discover some proven ways to recognize and manage the high-stress environment that remote workers face.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1600055767018\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are the best tools to manage a remote team?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Remote work tools can help you improve your work productivity, communicate with your remote teams, manage tasks and work, and video chat with team members.<br\/><br\/>Wondering what tools you should use? <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/remote-work-tools\/\">Here you\u2019ll find 100 remote work tools<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><em><strong>What&#8217;s next? Download the eBook \u201c<\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/free-ebook-employee-engagement-ideas\/\"><strong><em>25 Employee Engagement Ideas and Activities<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em><strong>,\u201d where we share tips &amp; best practices for successfully communicating with your employees in today&#8217;s time.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\"><em>Originally published Sep 14, 2020 11:21 AM, updated Feb 01 202<\/em>1<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Remote working is not a flexible work option anymore. It has become the new normal. The number one challenge companies face: How to improve employee engagement. Read this article to get an answer to your question. 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