How To Correctly Incorporate Remote Work To The Culture

Creating a remote work culture is more important than ever in a continually changing business environment.

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Many organizations have already adopted remote working as part of their strategy to streamline processes and improve employee well-being.

But how can business leaders correctly incorporate remote work into their company culture?

In this article, we find out why a remote working environment is so beneficial for an organization’s bottom line and the best ways of integrating remote work into business culture.

Why Is A Remote Work Culture Important?

Teams that are working remotely are becoming the new normal in many industries, especially in digital environments.

The reason why remote work is increasingly adopted by companies around the globe is that it can improve staff productivity and enhance motivation.

In fact, studies found that working remotely improves employee performance and output by up to 77%.

In addition, staff members also report a significant improvement in work-life balance. A study discovered that 78% of questioned employees said they feel more motivated.

These are the two key factors why it is essential for many businesses to create a culture that successfully incorporates and promotes remote working.

How To Incorporate Remote Work Into Your Work Culture

One of the biggest advantages for organizations that offer remote working is that they can hire the best talent regardless of location.

However, once you have a fantastic workforce on board, you need to make sure that teams collaborate effectively and that employees feel fully supported.

Here are the best ways to keep your remote workers happy and motivated.

Communicate And Collaborate

A successful business thrives with excellent communication and collaboration (see also “What Is A Lobbyist?“). While this is also true for on-site staff, it is a key element for a healthy remote working environment.

Depending on their role, remote employees typically want to stay in touch with their colleagues, exchange ideas and collaborate on projects.

We are social beings, so it is vital that even people roles that don’t require a lot of teamwork have the option to attend regular catch-ups and meetings with their managers and colleagues.

Problems with communication are one of the top reasons companies cite why they don’t want to adopt remote working.

However, there are a number of solutions and tools, such as Slack, that departments and teams can use to communicate with their peers. 

Businesses can use different team channels to put out various information for whole departments or individual teams.

It’s also a good idea for remote working businesses to have some communication rules in place.

Encourage Professional Growth

For managers and team leaders it is essential that they get to know their team members and find out what motivates them.

Make sure that you regularly check in with your remote workers to help them learn new skills and expand their knowledge.

Businesses can offer online training and courses with certifications. This allows your team members to expand their skills.

Celebrate Achievements

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With a remote work culture, it is essential that you recognize your employees’ contributions and ensure that their hard work is celebrated.

It can be challenging to lose track of how important your role is when you work in a different country or even a different continent.

Virtual appreciation sessions or a mention during company updates can go a long way to foster a healthy remote working environment for all team members.

Design A Smooth Onboarding Process

If you have a remote worker start a new role, then you need to ensure that he or she doesn’t hit any roadblocks.

First impressions are important, so make sure that your new employees have access to all the tools they need for their roles.

Line managers should also take their new team members through all the essential processes related to their roles, including a good induction.

Team Building Is Key

A strong team that works well together is much more productive. That is why it is vital that managers and team members regularly connect with each other.

Businesses should provide a channel where staff can ask questions and get support when needed.

But remote workers should also be able to connect with colleagues beyond projects and work tasks. 

You can create channels where team members can discuss common interests and hobbies. This allows everyone to connect on a personal level and it builds team spirit.

Prevent Isolation

Isolation doesn’t just occur when remote workers aren’t connected to anyone. It is also a phenomenon that can happen when you regularly catch up through instant chat or messaging.

It is important that businesses provide video chats and regular face-to-face meetings that allow everyone to take part in company culture.

In-person company events are a great option to bring everyone together once a year.

While remote working can be managed easily online, face-to-face meetings and co-working spaces in local areas provide an opportunity for everyone to catch up.

In addition, it is also an ideal way to exchange ideas and come up with creative solutions.

Make Work Fun

There are so many creative ways to help people connect with their colleagues and inspire camaraderie.

Adding games and friendly banter into the work routine keeps employees motivated and it makes work more fun.

Plus, gamification is also a fantastic way to develop strong relationships with their peers, even if they are thousands of miles away.

Provide A Healthy Work-Life Balance

Having your home and your office in the same place can be challenging. You tend to work more and it is difficult to switch off.

It is a good opportunity for businesses to promote more flexible schedules and allow all their employees to take designated time off, including paid holidays.

Final Thoughts

Many of these ways to correctly incorporate remote work into company culture also apply to businesses that don’t yet work remotely (see also “How To Stop Passively Killing Your Culture“).

This means that once an organization implements a healthy remote working culture (see also “Why You Should Put Culture First?“), it can provide a more flexible work environment for staff members to choose how they want to work.

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