The way we conduct work has completely changed. Before the pandemic, remote working or a few work from home days were allowed for certain employees. Now, remote working is our new normal. We have had to align our business to make sure that our employees are productive and have the necessary resources to succeed. But, did we make sure that they still feel connected with the rest of their team? Join Elena Valentine, CEO of Skill Scout, to learn how to make employee engagement a top priority even when everyone is working remotely.

1. !
Tell me about the last time
you felt most connected at
work?
ICEBREAKER QUESTION
HUMAN RESOURCES TODAY
How to Keep Employees
Engaged & Connected in the
New Normal of Remote Working
Elena Valentine, CEO Skill Scout
!

6. OUR WORLD HAS DRASTICALLY CHANGED

7. THERE IS A LOT OF NEWS HAPPENING AT WORK
• COVID 19
• Lay offs
• Furloughs
• Racial Inequity
• Returning to the office
• New procedures
• State guidelines
• Health policies
• Workplace Safety
• …the list goes on

8. WHAT ARE EMPLOYEES WONDERING ABOUT?
• What are my options for working at home?
• Did the company go through layoffs?
• How did the company treat us through that?
• How is the company doing now?
• How will my daily life change?
• How do I balance my home life?
• How are you promoting equity?
• How am I protected at work?
• How is the company taking care of our community?
• Where do people go for questions?
• How do they reach you or other leaders?
How is the company taking care of our community?

9. THE WORLD IS WATCHING YOU

10. GONE ARE THE DAYS OF WATER COOLERS

11. !!
95% of highly engaged
employees go above and
beyond
67% more likely to improve
revenue with an employee
engagement plan

12. I’m Elena.
I’m a job nerd.

13. !"
WE RESEARCH, FILM & CELEBRATE JOBS

14. WE’VE MADE 1,800+ WORKPLACE VIDEO STORIES

15. VIDEO IS CONTENT KING (OR QUEEN!)
15
2020 75%
business.linkedin.com/content/dam/me/business/en-us/marketing-solutions/cx/2017/pdfs/5-Trends-
Every-CMO-Should-Know-August-2017.pdf
15
3X #2
Video is the
largest driver
of internet traffic
mushroomnetworks.com/infographics/youtube---the-2nd-largest-search-engine-
infographic/
of business executives
watch work-related
videos weekly
More engagement
than text posts
Youtube is the 2nd
largest search engine

16. !#
STORIES FOSTER BELONGING

17. !$
BELONGING MATTERS
Diversity Inclusion
is to invite connect.
is to belong
and to matter.
is to
Equity
is to provide equal
access

18. HOW WE ENGAGE: 3 Cs
CARE
CULTIVATE
CONNECT

19. If you’re on this LIVE webinar only…
I’ve got some resources
for you. Send me an
email during this webinar.
Email Subject: Engage
elena@skillscout.me

20. HOW WE ENGAGE: 3 Cs
CARE
CULTIVATE
CONNECT

21. LET YOUR VIRTUAL BACKGROUND TELL A STORY
https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/3-ways-to-become-friends-with-your-coworkers-while-working-remotely/?cext=infasocial-emp&blaid=713295

22. THE VIRTUAL WATERCOOLER
https://www.getkooler.com/

23. SHARE THE EVERYDAY OF TODAY
• Happy National Underwear
Day!
• National Girlfriends Day
• National Mountain Climbing
Day
• National Tell A Joke Day
• Friendship Day
• Bad Poetry Day
• National Potato Day
#NationalWalkingDay

24. SHARE THE EVERYDAY OF TODAY

25. ORGANIZE A VIRTUAL VOLUNTEER EFFORT

26. SHOWCASE MICROCULTURES
Small teams // highlight and celebrateSmall teams // highlight and celebrate

28. MAKE SPARKS
• What’s one thing I’ve learned through this challenge?
• What did I learn about myself? About my team?
• What did I not expect to happen?
• What’s a small win you had this week?
• What’s one new thing you learned about a team
member this week?
• What does your mom think you do all day? Your kid?
Your pet?
• What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten from your
boss?

29. HOW WE ENGAGE: 3 Cs
CARE
CULTIVATE
CONNECT

30. THE TOOLKIT OF ALL TOOLKITS

31. SHIFTING SKILLS TO MEET NEW NEEDS
“By offering online tools and training, Verizon was able to help brick-
and-mortar employees work from home and contribute in roles like
customer service”
https://www.benefitnews.com/news/companies-prioritizing-learning-and-development-in-the-wake-of-coronavirus-crisis

32. VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB

33. MOCK O’ CLOCK SHARE OUT “TRADITION”

34. A NEW KIND OF VIRTUAL EXPERIENCEA NEW KIND OF VIRTUAL EXPERIENCEBe my guest on Aug 6th 3 PM CST
www.humansat.work/film-festival

35. HOW WE ENGAGE: 3 Cs
CARE
CULTIVATE
CONNECT

36. HOW DOES YOUR COMPANY SHOW THEY CARE?

37. HOW DOES YOUR COMPANY SHOW THEY CARE?

38. LEADERS AS CARETAKERS
The hardest thing about being
a leader is demonstrating or
showing vulnerability… When
the leader demonstrates
vulnerability and sensibility
and brings people together,
the team wins.
- Howard Schultz
https://medium.com/@raybwilliams/why-the-best-leaders-view-vulnerability-as-a-strength-6a4a7e27d461
https://www.forbes.com/sites/markmurphy/2019/04/21/this-study-shows-the-huge-benefits-when-leaders-are-vulnerable/#4feb2f3b33ae
10X
An employee will recommend
you as an employer if you
openly share the challenges
you face (i.e. being vulnerable
and honest).

39. LEADERS AS CARETAKERS

40. GET THIS REVERSE LEADERSHIP VIDEO RECIPE

41. ENCOURAGE SELF CARE
• 1/2 Day Friday
Summer Hours
• 4 day work week
• Meditation
• Online Yoga
• ???

42. @elena_valentine
@skillscout
LET’S STAY IN
TOUCH
“People may not remember
exactly what you did, or what
you said, but they will always
remember how you made
them feel.”
Maya Angelou
Elena Valentine
elena@skillscout.me
Linkedin.com/in/
elenavalentine1/
www.humansat.work/film-festival