5 Ways To Keep Your Employees Engaged During WFH
As employees embrace work-from-home (WFH) as the new normal in their lives, HRs of the companies have repurposed technology - digital tools such as E-Gift Vouchers, Loyalty Points, Google Hangouts and Skype to make up for the missing corridor conversations and ‘Friday fun’ activities. The aim is to keep the workforce upbeat and motivated.
Here is the list of ideas that are doing well for HRs –
Rewards and Recognition
A key to encouragement and motivation is definitely some perks; so pick the best employee of the week from each team and reward them with an E-Gift Voucher of their favorite brand from GyFTR, an online gifting platform. This will not only give recognition but also motivate them to enhance their productivity while working from home.
Jamming Friday Evenings
To beat the monotony of working from home and keep up the spirit of the weekend, online jamming sessions can be conducted on Google Hangouts where employees can experiment with their hobbies and talent through Video Conferencing apps and entertain everyone with activities like Singing, playing Guitar, and Stand Comedy, etc.
Upping the Snack Game
Break the Midweek Blues by randomly picking one of your employees to show off their cooking skills online and sharing the recipes with other colleagues on Whatsapp. The lockdown has given everyone a chance to explore the other side of the Dining Room, and as much as we all like to post it on social media, there is no harm in flaunting it within your team.
Ensuring Healthy Lifestyle
Work-life balance is an essential aspect of an employee’s ability to work safely and productively – especially during this time. Reminding employees to work in ways that are kind to their mind and body will also help to prevent burnout during this challenging time. Online Webinars on mental well-being or Zumba/Dance Classes for physical fitness on Instagram can be conducted to ensure the employer’s best interests.
Virtual Parties and Gaming Contest
Everyone must be missing weekend parties and the excitement of socializing. You can conduct Virtual Weekend parties over chat app Houseparty. It offers a range of in-app activities to do with attendees, including ‘Heads Up!’ and ‘Trivia games
