One of the biggest challenges of having a remote team is to keep them engaged. When you were in an office, engagement could be as simple as walking over to a team member’s desk and having a chat over a cup of coffee. Now, with much of the workforce working at home or remotely, successful employee engagement is not as straightforward and as easy. Here at Scatterling, we’ve come up with 10 questions that you should be asking your team members on a regular basis.
Still Working Alone from Home? The Importance of Disconnecting
It’s hard to believe that almost four months have passed since the beginning of the coronavirus lock-down. The past couple of months have been turbulent, to say the least, with each new day coming with a wave of new facts, opinions, outbreaks, and unfolding stories surrounding the virus. The #StayHome movement encouraged US citizens to do their part in slowing the spread of COVID-19 by staying inside. This movement, although good-intention-ed, has resulted in the outdoors’ portrayal as an unsafe and infected place that poses serious health threats to you and your family. This morning as I was reading the news, I came across an article by the New York Times that discussed the new “get-out” movement - a notion that
The 7 Hardest Parts of Working in a Remote Team, and How You Can Deal With Them
It’s a common misconception that working remotely is easier and less stressful than working in an office, due to reduced commute times, increased flexibility, and the ability to work in the comfort of your own home. However, just like working in a physical office, working remotely is accompanied by its own set of daily challenges and obstacles that must be tackled. This article will identify some of the most difficult parts of working in a remote team, as reported by real remote workers. It will also discuss useful techniques that employers and employees have found to be effective in dealing with these obstacles. Here are 7 hardest parts of working in a remote team and how you can deal with them.
Remote Work: Why Conflict Can Be Problematic and How to Handle it Remotely
Most of the US workforce is currently working from home due to COVID-19. The transition from office to home has been smoother for some organizations than others. However, each industry has faced its own unique challenges along the way. One obstacle that all organizations share is the issue of handling conflict remotely. While disagreement is often a sign of a passionate team, the conflict must be productive and not deconstructive or hurtful. This article will identify techniques to handle and resolve conflict remotely.
Communicating Remotely is Not Always Easy
Small disagreements occur in the office quite regularly – in the lunchroom, by the coffee maker, or going down the elevator. However, most conflicts amongst employees can be effectively resolved in person and moved on from. In general, body language, eye contact, posture, and tone play significant roles in communication and are especially critical when it comes to conflict resolution. Perhaps the most