Workers crave a sense of authentic connection with others and the best way to do that is by bringing people together in person. But it's not always a viable alternative.

One way to do that is to try to give everyone the same day off, give people a “theme” for an activity of their choosin...

• Set clear expectations and make an effort to be a good listener.
• Set clear boundaries. Establish a preferred time for communications so you feel respected and acknowledged.
• Get to know others. Remote workers often have purely transactional interactions.

A co-located office develops its own personality through inside jokes, shared experiences, and a collaborative environment. A remote team needs to develop something similar.

Creating specific Slack channels based on interests and book clubs where the company funds the books are the easie...

Learning about someone takes time and effort. But it also helps you as a team connect on a deeper level. One of the best ways to do this is with a game called Conspiracy Santa, a version of Secret Santa in which the team works together to pick the perfect gift:

Weekly video check-ins or catch-ups are fantastic ways to create a sense of community and belongingness:

• Start with a welcome and an agenda. Update everyone and set the tone by chatting a few minutes.
• Celebrate accomplishments. Let people know about exciting ne...

• Remote workers often feel lonely without in-person connection and that can impact their abilities and productivity.
• It takes more effort to bond with people you only interact virtually
• Human beings need social and face-to-face interaction to build trust a...

Research indicates that successful teams foster “psychological safety”. This is a culture characterized by interpersonal trust and mutual respect, where people are comfortable being themselves.

Teams with psychological safety are more creative. They’re more trusting. They’re m...