Foster Relationships between co-workers Be creative to enhance the dialogue across the organisation in an inclusive way and enhance trust and commitment. The Context Social relationships and ‘connectedness’ at work are extremely important. Isolation and loneliness are a serious impact of the pandemic. Practical Solutions • Offer ways and time for employees to connect to each other, encourage employee led conversations. • Create meetings to reintroduce staff to each other when returning to work. • Communicate the right to not participate in social events and interactions. • Focus on new employees and developing social relationships. • Ensure both remote and on-site workers can interact together. • Foster the relationships between co- workers in work hours. • Be creative to enhance the informal dialogue across the organisation. • Encourage informal worker forums should employees wish to discuss common issues that they all might be facing and share resources. • Encourage interactive activities that fit with the ethos of the company and are built from the ground up. • Hold team meetings simultaneously face-to-face and virtually to ensure everyone has access regardless of location. Remote & Hybrid Working Principles for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) 7 Foster Relationships
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