www.virtualassistantisrael.com/the-blog/tips-to-connect/ In recent years more companies have embraced the trend of hiring virtual workers, and the numbers of employees working remotely is rapidly increasing. That begs the question: How do you connect with your telecommuting employees and build rapport?

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Your telecommuting Employees

2. Keep connected to your team
➢In recent years more companies have embraced the trend of
hiring virtual workers, and the numbers of employees
working remotely is rapidly increasing.
That begs the question: How do you connect with your
telecommuting employees and build rapport?
➢Here are some tips to overcome this challenge and bridge the
physical distance to create a successful and productive team!

3. 1. Say hello
➢Whether it’s Skype, Zoom or any other video application,
face-to-face contact is a powerful way to connect with
others.
➢Have frequent video meetings or weekly video team calls
where each person gives a one-minute achievements update.

4. 2. Chat, chat and chat
➢Since there are no water coolers to stand around, create a
virtual one.
➢Platforms like Slack, HipChat, Campfire can help.
➢Employees can ask business questions and brainstorm ideas,
but it’s also a place for employees to connect with each other
and share more casual conversations, privately or in a team
channel.

5. 3. Make them feel valued
➢If you’re the boss, try to mix work-related messages with
friendlier communication.
➢Send gifts on birthdays, congratulate them on personal
milestones, and send get-well soon flowers when they’re
sick.

6. 4. Get organized
➢Use a project organization tool like Trello, Asana or Basecamp
to help you organize tasks, documents, and information in a
clear way that ensures everyone is aware of his or her
responsibilities, objectives, and progress.
➢This will help create a workflow while increasing team
communication and boosting productivity.

7. 5. Overcome the time zone challenge
➢If you’re working with people who are several time zones
away, text or emails are the most convenient ways of
communicating without interrupting their work.
➢The downside is time lags in communication and lack of
context that can sometimes lead to misunderstandings – but
that can be solved with a short voice or video call.

8. Conclusion
➢All these tips will help keep your workers engaged, involved
and more importantly motivated by creating a productive
and challenging workspace.
➢Curbing the challenges of virtual work interactions will set
the stage for more success in your business and your
relationship with your employees.

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