Challenges of Remote Work
Many remote workers struggle to stay focused because of what common home distraction?
Family interruptions
When did remote work become a commonly used form of work?
During the COVID19 Pandemic
What term describes a work style that involves both remote work and time spent in person?
Hybrid work
These activities should be scheduled in person to help employees bond and build stronger connections.
Team-building exercises
Without time face-to-face, some employees find it hard to build what?
Companies, like Zoom, helped businesses continue doing what during the pandemic?
Holding meetings to share ideas
Many workplaces are redesigning office spaces from cubicles to ___ workspaces that encourage teamwork?
Open workspaces
Leaders can build trust by creating this statement that explains why the company does what it does.
Mission statement
This happens when people work too many hours and cannot separate their jobs from personal time.
Poor work life balance or burnout
Working from home allows employees to design their own work space which can spark what kind of thinking?
Creative thinking
What type of schedule gives employees the freedom to choose when and where they work?
Flexible work schedule
Setting these helps employees collaborate, share ideas, and plan strategically together.
Shared goals
Some workers feel like this when when they don't get to see their team in person.
Isolation
What problem limits creativity in remote work when people don't talk much.
Creative isolation
In the future, businesses that successfully balance employee freedom and company goals will be showing what kind of leadership?
Adaptive/flexible leadership
Leaders should hold these at least once a week to check-in.
Virtual calls
In a study conducted by Gallup, they found that those that had a ____ ____ _____ were seven times more likely to be engaged in their jobs and produce higher quality work.
Work best friend
Leaders can help grow creativity by doing what?
Creating a supportive work environment
Fairness/inclusion
During individual check-ins, leaders are able to provide this to employees.
Feedback and clarification