How to Stay Connected During COVID-19

As we social distance and work from home, it can be challenging to stay connected. At Shaw Search Partners, we see the payoff from instilling a sense of connection in the workplace. Here are five top ways to keep your workforce engaged and connected during Covid-19.

Technology is your friend now.
From FaceTime to Zoom, technology allows us so many ways to stay connected. Embrace these platforms and create opportunities for employees to connect with each other. Maybe your office plans a Google Hangout lunch meeting weekly or a morning coffee over Zoom. Creating a workplace ritual using the many ways to stay connected will only strengthen and reinforce your team’s connection.

Over communicate.
With more of us working from home, it is vital to overly communicate. If you’re a manager, what channels are you using to communicate with your team. If you’re an employee, how are you reaching out and communicating to your manager? When working together in an office, there are frequent opportunities for updating your most recent tasks on a project or reminding a coworker of something you might need to complete a project. Communicate strategically and consistently and ensure that your work environment still flows well.

Set Boundaries.
With so many of us home and working, it can be really easy to work 24/7. Set boundaries and consistent work hours. Having an idea of when you are typically working and sharing that with your team will alleviate the stress of employees constantly reaching out to each other and adding to stress and tension.

Set the Tone.
What kind of approach do you want to take to your work world? If you’re a manager, do you want to inspire? Are you clear and concise while also being empathetic? People respond better when they understand the overall tone and atmosphere that they’re working in. Consider how you want to show up in your communications and then pave a path forward to do just that.

Connection is still possible and even very essential during the Coronavirus pandemic. If you’re looking to connect with a new position or a potential new employee, contact us today.