The pandemic has changed the workplace landscape, possibly forever. Even now, many companies have significant percentages of their employees working from home. Some companies are considering or have already decided to make that change permanent.
Unfortunately, it’s all too easy to forget that your remote employees are out there. Even where companies have recognition programs, remote employees seldom get the same level of recognition that in-office employees do.
If you’ve got staff working remotely, don’t let that be their fate! There are a number of simple things you can do to recognize and show appreciation to your hard-working, but seldom seen employees. Here are a few ideas to get your mind turning on the subject:
Leverage the Power of Social Media
It is very likely that you already leverage one or more social media platforms to market your company and the products you sell. That’s all well and good, but why not use it for a different purpose? Why not recognize a deserving remote employee by singing their praises on whatever platform you utilize? If you do, just be sure the employee you recognize is aware of it, so he or she can point others to the kudos!
Virtual Celebrations
Back before the pandemic, it was fairly common to have a birthday or anniversary celebration when the day arrived. Somebody made a cake and there was time blocked out to relax and put the birthday boy or girl in the spotlight for a little while.
Why not do that same thing, but virtually?
Send a cake, then have a Zoom Meeting and have all the people in the employee’s group log on and spend time with them. It’s still not as much fun as an in person gathering, but it can be magical in its way.
If your company is like most, from time to time, when milestones of special significance are reached, an award is given. When was the last time a remote employee at your company got an award? Has it ever happened? For many business owners, the answer to that question is no. It may be the case that it’s never happened at your company either, and if that’s the case, isn’t it time to change that?
Imagine the thrill of being the first remote employee ever in the history of your business to receive an award? That’s pretty cool.
If it’s an idea that intrigues you, click the link above and check out the many different awards we offer. There’s something for every taste, preference and budget here!
Whether you’ve got a well-established recognition program or you’re just thinking about sending gifts to all your employees, gift sets are an awesome way to go about it. They provide a broad cross section of items that appeal to a wide range of tastes and preferences and if you click the link above, you’ll see that we have a staggering variety of gift sets on offer.
The bottom line is that too often, your employees working from home get overlooked. The good news is that there are a number of quick and easy ways to fix that. If you take the time to do so, the morale of your remote workers will soar.