10 tips to keep employees motivated while they work from home.

 Let's be honest: We didn't expect 2020 to turn out the way it did. But, this year is the 'year of remote working'. Not too long ago, the most successful telecommunication companies were not ready to launch remote work experimentation. But, COVID-19 has forced companies to opt for this solution to sustain their economy prematurely. 

This sudden change can cause a hindrance to the relationship between the employee and the employer.

But, don't worry, here are 11 solutions to make work-from-home more motivating and engaging.

• Re-establish relationship between employers and employees

• Building communities

• Effective communication

• Setting Goals

• Create a fun work environment.

• E-Learning

• Recognition

• Perks or Benefits

• Health and Welfare

• Support equipment and other supplies

Re-examine relationship between organizations and employees

Organizations have made daily reports obligatory to display a trusting bond between the team members. Recreation of work from office style increases engagement and reduces stress and workload from the employees.

Building communities:

For a regular 9 to 5 worker, it is quite different to get accustomed to working remotely. The scariest part is that no-one knows how long this setting has to last.

The best way to keep the work flowing is to create a virtual environment for the organization to interact with each other effectively. Assign collaborative tasks and encourage employers to stay connected.

You could enhance the engagement by boosting their morals with activities like online multiplayer games and quizzes.

Some companies have even adopted a virtual coffee break where the employees socialize with their friends and co-workers unconventionally as opposed to a formal meeting.

Effective communication.

It is essential to have effective communication, especially during this pandemic. Assuring the employees to stay safe and not to panic is critical.

Create a forum with the latest updates on COVID-19 from external organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and The World Health Organization (WHO). 

Setting goals.

While the workload is less for employees, remote managing people can be challenging for even the professional HR/Project managers. 

Setting weekly or daily goals will help the manager to keep track of the progress of every employee in his/her team. Also, try conducting unofficial meetings to rectify the issues the employees face.

Engage with fun

What do you think motivates an employee the most? It is the work environment. Studies show that a workplace filled with exciting activities increases the productivity of the company. Gamified goals with rewards enhance the engagement and retention of the employee and also motivates them to complete the task faster than average day-to-day deadlines. 

Recognition.

When a manager acknowledges his/her employees for their outstanding work on time, they'd feel accomplished.

However, the availability of cloud-based HR tools encourages Managers to praise their employees instantly from anywhere around the world.

E-learning

This is an excellent time to pick-up a new skill! Organizations can invest in many e-learning platforms and employees and urge the employees to take up a course or two.

Also, such acts encourage personal development in every one of the employers, which increases their motivation. These days, courses like Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence are top-rated across industries.

The courses could also be non-work-related like, self-defense, musical instruments, creative arts, Etc. Organizations can implement peer-to-peer learning for better engagement.

Perks and Discounts

Offering some amazing perks and discounts as rewards for a team's effort is an effective way to motivate the employee. Cloud-based perks like exclusive corporate deals, cash-back offers, subsidized insurance plans, gift cards, subscription plans, and more are some of the most common perks offered in the industry.

Support Equipment and other necessities

Not all members of a company have the luxury to equip themselves with the necessary pieces of equipment for work-at-home. This plays a huge factor when the productivity of the employee is concerned. 

In such cases, the company can offer them with the necessary equipment. If bulk-purchasing products are not feasible, the organization can offer other compensations, like 

Health and Wellness

The physical and mental well-being of co-workers is important. With this pandemic, 

The employees stay most of the time indoors and do not have the necessary means to perform physical exercise.

This is the best time to make the most of the available technology. A mobile wellness app can engage employees to take part in various physical tasks while staying indoors. A program that can also be used to look after your employees' health and keep them active.

CSR During COVID-19

An employee is filled with pride when he/she is part of a company that is helping a community during a crisis. In this pandemic, you can donate Masks and other sanitary products to the needy.

Conclusion

Somethings are unstoppable; Somethings are unprecedented. There is no way someone could have predicted this global pandemic. But that doesn't mean we can't turn this situation to our benefit. Follow the above steps and Use available technology and time to your advantage. Creating a healthier bond between team members has never been this easy!