As staff get into their stride with hybrid or remote working, businesses must ensure that employees stay engaged and motivated, whether they’re in the office part-time, or not at all.
In the days before the pandemic, teams had leavers lunches, office fundraisers, teambuilding days and away days, all of which helped to form a sense of unity with their team, and engagement with the organisation. Now, even the watercooler chats with colleagues are few and far between, as workers reside primarily in collaborative, online hubs for conducting day-to-day tasks.
But in addition to having an online place for collaboration, employees also need a virtual place for better visibility of their value to your business.
In this post, we outline some of the key benefits of implementing a virtual hub for employee engagement.
The virtues of going virtual
With remote teams comes a better sense of freedom, but also responsibility for employees. As for employers, it’s more important now than ever to build a sense of value into their remote workplace culture. If workers are left to feel isolated and alone, the chances of them feeling motivated and engaged with their workplace are slim. That means businesses must open the lines of communication, make financial perks and additional benefits more visible and accessible in a remote working world, or risk poor employee engagement and increased staff turnover.
The benefits of a dedicated online hub
Large-scale implementation of hybrid working has resulted in a complete overhaul of the way we conduct day-to-day tasks. But what about keeping the whole team aligned in terms of where to look for a more personal sense of worth and purpose in a virtual workplace?
There are several advantages to implementing a digital destination for employee engagement, workplace benefits and support. Here are just a few:
Better employee value visibility
Having a dedicated space where employees can log in, access customised benefits, see their salary and a full view of their package all in one place can be invaluable for workers and employees. In a somewhat isolated, home working environment, without the camaraderie and buzz of the office, it’s easy for employees to forget their place within the bigger picture of your organisation. Simply offering an online destination for each employee will provide a better sense of value for your staff.
Better sense of financial health for employees
As the cost of living continues to skyrocket, it’s important to think about what your workers need. In the absence of immediate monetary perks such as pay rises or bonuses, offering long term support such as pension schemes or guidance on investments could help staff get a grasp of their financial health. Likewise, benefits such as discounts on particular household brands and high-street stores could help employees feel they can reap the rewards now and into the future, encouraging loyalty and longevity.
As life continues to feel turbulent and workers navigate life in a hybrid or remote working landscape, it’s down to businesses to offer as much support as possible in a digital format. Offering a virtual platform such as Rewards Portal, for staff to proactively manage their finances, benefits and wellbeing remotely will keep teams engaged, motivated and ultimately, loyal for longer.
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