Including remote workers takes creativity
In order to make a holiday event inclusive for everyone, companies can come up with ways to celebrate and have fun together.
- They could set a clear expectation that for the first half-hour, employees will talk about their greatest accomplishments from the year and what they want to bring into the new year.
- Turning on the camera could be made mandatory.
- Come prepared with conversation starters like, "What's your plan for the holiday?"
- An instant messaging platform like Slack can be used for people to discuss their interests outside work.
- Companies can give a budget to employees who live in the same location to throw their own local holiday party.
- Those who don't have other colleagues close can create their own party open to anyone working remotely. They can unite around the idea of remote work.
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