Recognizing your employee’s contribution goes a long way. Whether that is through a shoutout on social media, a gift hamper, or a thank you note - your team will feel seen and appreciated and this will boost your employee engagement.
Virtual events have become the norm, and while some industries are facilitating in-person events and engagement opportunities – it doesn’t have to be one or the other. Hybrid events are a match made in corporate event heaven; reaching a wider audience and using technology to facilitate greater networking and connections.
Employee engagement is a big focus right now – and with good reason. If your employees feel like they are truly part of your organization, and feel connected to the mission, they are more likely to be more efficient and happier workers which is exactly the kind of workforce you want to represent you and your business.
Something is comforting about walking into the office and chatting to someone while grabbing your morning cup of coffee or heading for lunch with your team after your afternoon meeting. Now, we must settle for virtual interaction to meet our needs of human connection and interaction. So, while you cannot magically make your employees feel less isolated, you can certainly create a culture that recognizes these tricky circumstances and aims to alleviate the pressure for your remote workers.
Game nights are a thing of the past for many of us. Gathering with friends, playing silly games, and letting our competitive streak run wild. Why not recreate it in the virtual space? Ranging from party classics like Scrabble and UNO to mysterious social deception games, there is something for every group.
We have all heard the word mindfulness at some point, but what is it? How can it help you in your day-to-day life? The practice is a lot simpler than you think, and more useful than ever given the tumultuous times we are living in. Keep reading to find out some simple techniques to practice mindfulness regularly.
The summer holidays should be an opportunity for your kids to grow and flourish, and for your family to spend quality time together. Whether that is learning how to ride bikes or spending some time in the kitchen together, summer break is a chance to build bonds and nurture little minds.
The traditional field day is something of the past – full of sack races, loud music, and lots of food. Remote working should be an opportunity to make field days accessible to all, why not recreate it virtually? From virtual picnics to virtual happy hours, live magic shows to live stand-up comedy, there are ways to recreate all your favourite field day activities.
Remote working is no longer ‘our new normal’, it is just normal. Ideally, many of us have found ways to settle into remote working, by creating a schedule, setting a routine to structure our days and make the overall experience smoother. However, over a year later since many of us left the office, it is important to still acknowledge that remote working signifies both pros and cons for your employees. While many may enjoy avoiding the morning commute or being able to go for a walk and stretch on our break, the times that we are living through come with some inevitable challenges.
I've run a remote team for the last 24 months in the branding and marketing of a global chocolate brand. I'm based out of Los Angeles. I handle the strategic direction for the brand. In contrast, each of the regional teams across Singapore, Australia, Mexico, London, Dubai, and Switzerland handle the brand strategy's on-ground execution in their respective regions.
Let's do a simple exercise: Close your eyes, and what's the first image that comes to your mind when we say the word "office"? Is it a large physical space lined with cubicles OR an individual wearing headphones using a laptop in a home or café? We did this exercise with our clients, and 9 out of 10 came up with the second image. That is the new reality of our current times. The office is no longer a physical space; it is a mindset!
The global pandemic has made everyone adapt quickly to the ‘new normal’ and shift to remote working. HR managers who think that employees will take care of team building at their end are grossly disillusioned. In this distributed and remote world, , team building activities are crucial than ever before.
Organizing a team building event isn’t just about sending an invite and plugging your device into a stable internet connection. Like any other event, virtual team building requires preparation, planning, and coordination for flawless execution.
In this article, Kraftylab brings to you some of the best practices for HR managers to remotely plan and coordinate team building events: