The coronavirus pandemic changed the way we do business. Calls like these should look familiar.
And managers need to look for signs that their employees are having a tough time – personally and professionally.
Managers need to address the challenges of leading a team virtually.
Focus on their well-being.
A career expert in the remote workspace tells the New York Post that managers need to understand that some people are either lonely living and working by themselves or swamped as they find themselves becoming worker bee, parent and teacher every day.
So, take the time to check in with each individual a bit more often than usual.
It’s as simple as asking how things are going.
If some employees need special accommodation, a pro tip for managers is to break projects into smaller chunks so it’s easier to see who’s doing what.
A business leadership expert tells the Post, managers should focus on output and not stress so much about who’s working when.
That means being more flexible than usual.
Keep the virtual meetings shorter than in-person meetings.
Think an hour or less.
Remember that people can’t engage remotely the same way they would at the office.
Finally, take time to strengthen the company culture and inspire your team around a purpose.
Having team members highlight wins delivered to customers is an easy way to do this.
But to bring people together in a virtual team building exercise, start the meeting by asking team members to share a recent video or meme that made them laugh.
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