{"id":88282,"date":"2023-01-19T21:47:11","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T05:47:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/?p=88282"},"modified":"2024-08-22T07:48:41","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T14:48:41","slug":"remote-work-engagement-strategies-and-best-practices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/magazine\/remote-work-engagement-strategies-and-best-practices\/","title":{"rendered":"Remote Work Engagement: Strategies and Best Practices"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-ht-block-toc is-style-contrasted htoc htoc--position-wide toc-list-style-plain\" data-htoc-state=\"expanded\"><span class=\"htoc__title\"><span class=\"ht_toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/span><span class=\"htoc__toggle\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><g fill=\"#444\"><path d=\"M15 7H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15 1H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1zM15 13H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"htoc__itemswrap\"><ul class=\"ht_toc_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-what-makes-employee-engagement-so-important-for-remote-teams\">What makes employee engagement so important for remote teams?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-managers-role-in-fostering-employee-engagement-during-remote-work\">Managers\u2019 role in fostering employee engagement during remote work<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-3-remote-employee-engagement-challenges\">3 remote employee engagement challenges<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-communication-barriers\">Communication barriers<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-lack-of-in-person-interactions\">Lack of in-person interactions<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-decreased-sense-of-belonging\">Decreased sense of belonging<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-4-benefits-of-having-an-engaged-remote-workforce\">4 benefits of having an engaged remote workforce<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-high-employee-retention\">High employee retention<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-higher-productivity-and-performance\">Higher productivity and performance<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-ability-to-attract-top-talent-from-a-wider-geographical-area\">Ability to attract top talent from a wider geographical area<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-greater-job-satisfaction-and-work-life-balance\">Greater job satisfaction and work-life balance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-7-best-practices-for-managers-to-foster-remote-work-employee-engagement\">7 best practices for managers to foster remote work employee engagement<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-celebrate-milestones-virtually\">Celebrate milestones virtually<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-implement-a-flexible-work-schedule-to-allow-for-better-work-life-balance\">Implement a flexible work schedule to allow for better work-life balance<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-set-up-regular-one-on-one-check-ins\">Set up regular one-on-one check-ins<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-provide-access-to-mental-health-resources\">Provide access to mental health resources<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-implement-the-right-tools-to-stay-connected\">Implement the right tools to stay connected<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-give-every-team-member-a-voice\">Give every team member a voice<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-make-healthy-work-life-integration-a-priority\">Make healthy work-life integration a priority<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-lead-remote-work-engagement-activities-to-strengthen-remote-culture\">Lead remote work engagement activities to strengthen remote culture<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Your workforce will only reach its full potential when employees are excited about their work and invested in driving your mission. But in distributed work environments, fostering motivation and engagement is more complex than ever. You need an intentional remote work engagement strategy to help your managers connect team members with each other and the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t let companywide remote work be a barrier to engagement in your organization. Learn what remote work engagement is, why it matters, and how you can equip managers to foster it within your workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-makes-employee-engagement-so-important-for-remote-teams\">What makes employee engagement so important for remote teams?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People logging in from home are at risk of feeling lonely or isolated within their jobs. They may not feel like they have a strong connection to the business, their co-workers, or their manager. But fostering employee engagement in remote teams can help supply the human connection that\u2019s lacking in many remote work situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees who are engaged are more than just present at work: they\u2019re enthusiastic about what they do and find fulfillment in their work. Shared engagement builds community, camaraderie, and teamwork in your workers \u2014 even if there are hundreds of miles between them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-managers-role-in-fostering-employee-engagement-during-remote-work\">Managers\u2019 role in fostering employee engagement during remote work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Managers are the glue that holds a team together, especially in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.growthcollective.com\/blog\/remote-work-burnout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">remote work settings<\/a>. As team leaders, managers provide each employee with visibility into the rest of the team and the organization at large. Managers are the catalyst for connections between the team and stakeholders across the business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because managers play such a pivotal role in creating connections, you can build on that to improve employee engagement during remote work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Engagement starts with a person\u2019s connection to their work. Managers can facilitate this connection by giving workers a line of sight into how their efforts affect the business. Your goal alignment software can help illustrate this connection. Managers also provide employee recognition, which reinforces the value of each person\u2019s work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connection with other people is important for engagement, too, and can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/magazine\/aligning-and-motivating-a-remote-workforce\/\">motivate a remote workforce<\/a> to put in a strong effort to support collective goals. Managers must create space for team members to get to know each other, such as through video chats, activities, or small talk.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n        <div class=\"recommended-read-notice\">Recommended Read<\/div> \n        <div class=\"recommended-read-box\">\n            <div class=\"recommended-read-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Betterworks_3-Ways-HR-Can-Maintain-Company-Culture-in-the-Remote-Workplace-1320x1320-1.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/div>          \n            <div class=\"recommended-read-text\">\n                <div class=\"recommended-read-categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/magazine\/category\/vantage-point\/company-culture\/\">Company Culture<\/a><\/div>\n                <div class=\"recommended-read-title\">3 Ways HR Can Maintain Company Culture in the Remote Workplace<\/div>\n                <div><a class=\"recommended-read-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/magazine\/3-ways-hr-can-maintain-company-culture-in-the-remote-workplace\/\">Read Now<\/a><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-remote-employee-engagement-challenges\">3 remote employee engagement challenges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Driving engagement is challenging even in traditional office settings. It\u2019s often more complex when team members are physically distant. Watch out for these challenges to<a href=\"https:\/\/jooble.org\/jobs-remote-work-no-experience\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> remote work<\/a> engagement, and discover ways to overcome them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-communication-barriers\"><strong>Communication barriers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you aren\u2019t intentional about developing communication norms, remote teams will struggle with miscommunication. That drags down employee engagement and results in people prioritizing different things. People feel less connected when they\u2019re working at odds with their co-workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Communication challenges can also lead to misaligned expectations. If employees and managers don\u2019t have a clear, shared definition of what good work looks like, for example, employees can feel discouraged when their best efforts are met with criticism. That&#8217;s another risk factor for disengagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remote teams often have to rely on asynchronous communication to create a fair experience across time zones. That can add an extra layer of distance between individuals that can hinder engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can overcome communication barriers by training managers to communicate transparently and to seek clarification rather than assuming what someone is trying to say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lack-of-in-person-interactions\"><strong>Lack of in-person interactions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The physical distance between team members can make it difficult to build relationships and trust, which are key to driving engagement. Employees who don\u2019t feel connected to their team members will be less motivated to perform well for the sake of the team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees working remotely are less likely to have spontaneous encounters, or \u201cwater cooler moments,&#8221; which makes it harder for team members to get to know each other outside formal meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One remedy is to create simple employee engagement activities with managers as hosts. The occasional shared lunch date, for example, supports greater bonds between team members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-decreased-sense-of-belonging\"><strong>Decreased sense of belonging<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Communication barriers and lack of in-person interactions can take a toll on a person\u2019s sense of belonging. Without frequent communication and nonwork interactions, it\u2019s more challenging for managers to build a sense of community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Managers can develop community and belonging by actively engaging team members during meetings or assigning them to projects where they can work together. The safer employees feel about speaking up and being authentic with their co-workers, the more likely they are to engage with their work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/RemoteWorkEngagement-SEOBlog-Internal1-1024x580.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/RemoteWorkEngagement-SEOBlog-Internal1-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/RemoteWorkEngagement-SEOBlog-Internal1-980x555.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/RemoteWorkEngagement-SEOBlog-Internal1-480x272.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-benefits-of-having-an-engaged-remote-workforce\">4 benefits of having an engaged remote workforce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fostering remote work engagement supports several long-term benefits for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-high-employee-retention\"><strong>High employee retention<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest advantages of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/magazine\/the-right-wrong-ways-to-engage-unify-motivate-a-remote-workforce-big-brother-need-not-apply\/\">engaging a remote workforce<\/a> is that it can help you retain your best employees. Engaged employees are more invested in their work and the team. And when your employees feel valued and supported, they&#8217;re more likely to stick around \u2014 even if they have high earning potential elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-higher-productivity-and-performance\"><strong>Higher productivity and performance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Engaged employees are more invested in their work and passionate about reaching their performance potential. An engaged remote workforce can perform at a higher level than a disengaged workforce, regardless of location.<\/p>\n\n\n        <div class=\"recommended-read-notice\">Recommended Read<\/div> \n        <div class=\"recommended-read-box\">\n            <div class=\"recommended-read-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/04-28-2022-Employee-Retention-660x660-1.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/div>          \n            <div class=\"recommended-read-text\">\n                <div class=\"recommended-read-categories\"><a href=\"\/employee-engagement\/\">Employee Engagement &amp; Retention<\/a><\/div>\n                <div class=\"recommended-read-title\">How to Increase Employee Engagement and Retention<\/div>\n                <div><a class=\"recommended-read-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/magazine\/how-to-increase-employee-engagement-and-retention\/\">Read Now<\/a><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ability-to-attract-top-talent-from-a-wider-geographical-area\"><strong>Ability to attract top talent from a wider geographical area<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With the increase in employees working remotely, companies are no longer limited to candidates who live near their offices. These employers enjoy a larger pool of potential candidates, which can lead to a higher quality of new hires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Strong remote work engagement supports a healthier culture and happier employees, which are huge selling points for attracting top talent across the globe. A focus on engagement also helps during the crucial onboarding process for these remote hires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-greater-job-satisfaction-and-work-life-balance\"><strong>Greater job satisfaction and work-life balance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees who work from home often have more control over their work environment, which can lead to \u200cbetter job satisfaction and work-life balance. Remote employees with high engagement are better able to regulate their workloads and find the right balance between their work and personal lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/RemoteWorkEngagement-SEOBlog-Internal3-1024x580.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/RemoteWorkEngagement-SEOBlog-Internal3-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/RemoteWorkEngagement-SEOBlog-Internal3-980x555.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/RemoteWorkEngagement-SEOBlog-Internal3-480x272.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-best-practices-for-managers-to-foster-remote-work-employee-engagement\">7 best practices for managers to foster remote work employee engagement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Implement these remote work engagement ideas to help team members find their passion within your organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-celebrate-milestones-virtually\"><strong>Celebrate milestones virtually<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating a sense of community is essential to engaging remote employees. Managers can facilitate community by encouraging employees to celebrate shared wins and milestones as a team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On a monthly or quarterly basis, for example, bring team members together virtually to share kudos and celebrate team accomplishments. In addition to building community, it also helps team members understand how their work connects to everyone else\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-implement-a-flexible-work-schedule-to-allow-for-better-work-life-balance\"><strong>Implement a flexible work schedule to allow for better work-life balance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the advantages of remote work is flexibility. Team members have more control over when, where, and how they work. That helps them get work done and address personal needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Workers with children, for instance, might need time to pick their kids up from school or take them to appointments during regular work hours. Giving these employees flexibility for such personal priorities will help your people take care of what\u2019s important personally so they can focus on work when they\u2019re logged on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just ensure remote employees, are following good practice, in terms of data security and compliance. Even if you are not using an employee monitoring solution, you want to at least have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teramind.co\/blog\/endpoint-monitoring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">endpoint monitoring<\/a> in place, to prevent the risk of data loss or unintentional data leakage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-set-up-regular-one-on-one-check-ins\"><strong>Set up regular one-on-one check-ins<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best ways to foster employee engagement is to set up one-on-one check-ins between managers and employees. These ongoing conversations give employees the chance to voice concerns or issues they&#8217;re having, and they also allow managers to coach and give and receive feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When managers have teams that embrace remote work, coaching and feedback not only clarify performance expectations but also bridge <a href=\"https:\/\/helpjuice.com\/blog\/knowledge-gaps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gaps in knowledge<\/a> or communication that employees experience because they\u2019re not on-site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Delivering remote coaching and feedback can be challenging. To get the most out of one-on-one check-ins, train managers to provide actionable, constructive insights and suggestions that employees can apply immediately to improve their performance. One way to help managers get started is to provide conversation prompts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-provide-access-to-mental-health-resources\"><strong>Provide access to mental health resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Burnout is a major cause of disengagement, and remote work can amplify that problem. Employees need to know what resources are available to help them protect their mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Educate managers on the resources included in your health and benefits plan, such as your employee assistance program. Provide managers with materials they can use to help employees understand how to make the most of these resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-implement-the-right-tools-to-stay-connected\"><strong>Implement the right tools to stay connected<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Workforce technology vendors are regularly upgrading and evolving their products to support remote workforce collaboration and engagement. Review the tools available (including your tech stack\u2019s capabilities) to determine what\u2019s best for your workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever tech solutions you choose, you\u2019ll need guidelines for how to use communication tools, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/trueconf.com\/free-video-conferencing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">video conferencing software<\/a> or collaboration platforms. Other tools, such as project management or goal alignment software, can help remote workers stay engaged and connected. This way, they can see what others are doing within the business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-give-every-team-member-a-voice\"><strong>Give every team member a voice<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Belonging is key to engagement, and that means that every team member must feel comfortable speaking up. Create an environment where people feel safe sharing their opinions, even if they differ from the majority. Be open to receiving feedback from employees, and follow through on any changes you promise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To drive a culture of belonging, train managers to encourage engagement from each of their reports during group calls. A core responsibility of managers is fostering trust with their team members and soliciting (and listening to) their thoughts and ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-make-healthy-work-life-integration-a-priority\"><strong>Make healthy work-life integration a priority<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees need to know that you and their manager care about them. Although remote employees may not interact directly with HR very often, you can develop policies that signal the value you place on each person and their contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prioritizing healthy work-life integration sends a clear signal to employees that their well-being is important. Train managers to track and rebalance workloads to make sure that no one is overloaded. When people have to-do lists that are reasonable and realistic, they\u2019re less likely to suffer from burnout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/RemoteWorkEngagement-SEOBlog-Internal2-1024x580.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/RemoteWorkEngagement-SEOBlog-Internal2-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/RemoteWorkEngagement-SEOBlog-Internal2-980x555.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/RemoteWorkEngagement-SEOBlog-Internal2-480x272.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lead-remote-work-engagement-activities-to-strengthen-remote-culture\">Lead remote work engagement activities to strengthen remote culture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can promote a positive, engaged company culture without making people come into the office. When you understand the challenges of remote work engagement, procure the right technology,&nbsp; and train your managers, you empower employees to find their passion inside your organization.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/magazine\/remote-workforce-management\/\">ultimate guide to remote workforce management<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your workforce will only reach its full potential when employees are excited about their work and invested in driving your mission. But in distributed work environments, fostering motivation and engagement is more complex than ever. 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