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Do you have any remote employees working for you? Definitions of a remote worker vary but essentially it\u2019s someone who works\u00a0from a location other than your office base. It\u2019s becoming increasingly common, saving companies thousands whilst helping attract young talent who see no point in the daily commute.<\/p>\n

Of course, remote working is not all plain sailing and the challenges of managing a remote workforce are likely to grow. Two of the biggest challenges are the shift in approach to engagement and recognition. How do you keep employees feeling connected and appreciated whilst they are busy in their sheds at the bottom of the garden?<\/p>\n

1. Get social<\/h3>\n

Physical separation can inhibit collaboration. Remote employees may feel they\u2019re missing out on important conversations. Fewer opportunities for social interactions with colleagues can result in remote employees feeling left out.<\/p>\n

Social recognition networks provide a solution. They\u2019re no longer simply downtime diversions. They\u2019re a way to bring employees together, even when they\u2019re physically miles apart. They let employees share content and information with each other. They allow achievements to be celebrated. Values are broadcast, irrespective of location, and behaviour is shaped by ongoing positive feedback acknowledging the achievements of one another.<\/p>\n

2. Make mobile part of your solution<\/h3>\n

With today\u2019s <\/a>technology, it\u2019s easy to shrink the distance, no matter where people are located. Social recognition platforms let all employees be part of ongoing real-time positive conversations. It helps reduce the fear of missing out on everything that\u2019s going on as and when it\u2019s happening. And it means that people\u2019s efforts – wherever they\u2019re located – can be appreciated and highlighted across the business, not hidden away. Make sure everyone has access to the same technology so everyone can participate.<\/p>\n

3. Adapt your management style<\/h3>\n

Sustaining strong relationships is one of the most important activities a manager can do. It\u2019s easy to start chatting informally face to face and find out what is going on in people\u2019s lives, especially issues and challenges that employees are facing outside of work. But conversations with remote employees are often scheduled in for specific work reasons and leave little time for general chat. With today\u2019s employee recognition apps<\/a> now offering new ways to reward employees with hundreds of time and activity based perks, it is increasingly important managers have their nose to the ground and keep abreast of remote worker\u2019s daily lives.<\/p>\n

4. Recognise teams<\/h3>\n

When you\u2019re working remotely doubts can surface about whether work\u2019s being seen and valued. But it shouldn\u2019t matter where employees are working. What really matters are the results from the work itself. Find ways to connect remote workers and office workers to the results and outcomes of one another. Connecting individuals to projects and successful outcomes is a powerful way to demonstrate your trust in all your employees and to reassure them their contributions are valued.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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