How Connected Does Your Workforce Feel?

As remote and hybrid work become the new standard for businesses worldwide, leaders face a pressing issue: keeping their teams connected and engaged. Recent data reveals that 48% of employees struggle to collaborate with others, while 19% report a decline in their overall wellbeing as a direct result of remote working. These statistics highlight the growing challenge of disconnection in distributed teams.

So, how can businesses fix these issues and ensure their workforce stays unified and productive?

The Problem: Fragmented Collaboration and Wellbeing Decline

With employees working across different locations and roles, many organisations are seeing a drop in collaborative efforts. Almost half of remote workers feel it’s harder to work with others, leading to less effective communication and fragmented teamwork. When team members are isolated, productivity and innovation suffer, which can ripple through the entire organization.

At the same time, remote work is taking a toll on employee wellbeing. A 19% reduction in wellbeing has been reported, as remote workers experience increased feelings of isolation and burnout. The lack of face-to-face interaction and blurred boundaries between work and personal life contribute to this mental strain.

The Solution: Building a Connected, Engaged Workforce

To tackle these challenges, leaders need to adopt a multi-faceted approach that focuses on improving communication, building a strong company culture, and supporting employee wellbeing:

• Strengthen communication tools: Investing in seamless communication platforms is essential. With nearly half of employees struggling to work together, companies must provide the right tools for effective collaboration, feedback and communication.
• Rebuild team culture: Supporting a unified culture across remote teams is key to maintaining morale and engagement. Hosting virtual team-building events, ensuring regular and consistent internal communications and providing opportunities for social interaction can help bridge the gap and reduce feelings of isolation.
• Support wellbeing initiatives: Given the reduction in wellbeing reported by many employees, prioritising mental health support is more critical than ever. Flexible working hours, access to wellness resources, and promoting a healthy work-life balance can make a huge difference.

Join Our Webinar: Learn How to Strengthen Your Workforce

If you’re facing these challenges and looking for solutions, we invite you to join our webinar, Connected Teams: Strengthening Your Workforce Across Roles and Locations.

This session will provide:

• Proven strategies to enhance communication and collaboration within your team.
• Real-world examples from experts on how to strengthen company culture across remote workforces.
• Tips for supporting employee wellbeing to prevent burnout and boost engagement.

When: Wednesday, 30 October 2024 Time: 11:30 – 12:15

Speakers include Alison McBride, Strategic People & Change Manager at West Dunbartonshire Council, and Hayley Reaper, People Lead at CreateFuture. They’ll share insights on how their organisations have successfully managed the challenges of remote work.

Don’t miss the chance to learn how to connect and engage your workforce — no matter where they are!