Having one-on-one video calls with them on a weekly basis

Giving consistent feedback

During an online team meeting, congratulating them on a job well done

Giving them a handwritten thank you note as a present for a job well done

Remember that it's not always about grand gestures or monetary rewards; sometimes a simple nice word can go a long way.

4. Plan Team-Building Activities

You may be asking how you can organize team-building activities if your staff work from all over the world. This is not only doable, but also highly advised, as team-building events are essential for creating a healthy work atmosphere and increasing employee satisfaction levels.

One solution is to create a remote event where tall team members can join a group video call while sipping their favorite drinks and chat or play a game together.

Alternatively, if possible, attempt to organize monthly or annual in-person meetups (this is doable if, for instance, your employees are in the same country but work from different locations). You can go to a restaurant or a bar, or participate in group activities such as hiking.

5. Stay away from micromanagement.

Working remotely has the most tempting virtue of flexibility, so avoid micromanaging. Controlling and micromanaging your staff is the quickest way to erode their motivation and productivity, regardless of whether they work remotely or not. Not to mention that micromanaging someone hundreds of miles away is nearly hard, therefore it's best to avoid it altogether.

Allowing flexible hours and allowing remote staff to work at their own speed demonstrates that you trust them. As a result, people will like you more and be more inspired to do better.

6. Provide Advantages

Employers gain from remote work in a variety of ways, including cost savings, but have you considered providing your remote workers with perks such as pension funds and health insurance?

This is a terrific approach to give them a reason to stay with you longer while also distinguishing yourself from the competition, as not many remote-based organizations provide employee perks.

Last Words

With more individuals working remotely than ever before, it is critical to maintain open lines of communication with your staff to ensure they feel understood and valued. Creating a healthy business culture that stimulates employee development and engagement will increase the productivity and well-being of your remote workers, pushing them to stay with your company.

Related Resources:

TO MAXIMIZE YOUR BUSINESS SUCCESS, USE SOCIAL NETWORKS: THE MAJOR DO'S & APPROPRIATE DON'TS (Part 1)

TO MAXIMIZE YOUR BUSINESS SUCCESS, USE SOCIAL NETWORKS: THE MAJOR DO'S & APPROPRIATE DON'TS (Part 2)

6 REMOTE TEAM SATISFACTION HACKS FOR MEDIUM-SIZED COMPANIES (Chapter 1)

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