{"id":6851,"date":"2020-07-21T14:54:24","date_gmt":"2020-07-21T14:54:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/?p=6851"},"modified":"2024-03-07T15:23:37","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T15:23:37","slug":"engaging-recognizing-rewarding-remote-employees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/engaging-recognizing-rewarding-remote-employees\/","title":{"rendered":"Engaging, Recognizing & Rewarding Remote Employees"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 4<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

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The work from home trend has been steadily increasing over the last decade, and more workplaces are embracing remote work options in 2020 than ever before. In fact, over the past ten years alone, there has been a more than 90% increase in people working remotely. Along with this change in work environments also comes the need for employers to prioritize remote engagement as well as pivot and align their\u00a0<\/span>employee recognition and rewards strategy<\/span><\/a>\u00a0to suit remote workers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rewards programs are a phenomenal way to recognize and show appreciation for remote employees. They are designed to reward hard work and dedication while promoting a fun atmosphere and friendly competition. You can easily tailor your company\u2019s program to meet your needs and budget. The important part is that you are ramping up productivity and keeping your remote workers engaged and motivated to get the job done.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Engaging Remote Teams and Individuals<\/h2>\n

Whether they’re new or seasoned veterans, remote employees require the same level of engagement as on-site teams. With increasing amounts of team members working remotely full-time or even part-time, having tangible touchstones of their employer is vital. These touchstones can aid in recognizing remote employees\u2019 efforts and serve to build loyalty among team members to the organization.<\/p>\n

The key to creating an actively engaged remote workforce centers around the following three principles: communication, participation and appreciation. Building off of these three principles, we’ve outlined five must-dos to help employers create an actively engaged remote workforce.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Communicate Often and Openly with Remote Employees<\/span><\/h3>\n

As a manager of remote employees, it’s crucial that you communicate clearly and regularly with them, just as you would if they were in the office every day. Continue to have meetings, even if they can’t be face to face. Seeing people’s faces is uplifting and can help people to feel less isolated and more connected to their managers and co-workers. Sharing what other team members are working on will help keep remote employees informed and give them insight into the bigger picture of what’s going on at the company. Keep in mind that even small talk is essential in helping employees feel connected to their place of work.<\/p>\n

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Be Clear About Goals and Expectations for Remote Employees<\/span><\/h3>\n

As a leader, it’s your job to set the tone for your company, team and individual employees. Be upfront about your expectations for remote employees, including things like:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n