The current pandemic has left stakeholders in the corporate world in a spot of bother. We’re battling a medical crisis while also troubled by the new normal of working from home and reduced social interaction. Not many people are reacting well to this, and the air of incongruity surrounding workplaces makes things even more difficult.

While companies might neglect the need to do so, it is even more important for them today to maintain and uphold their culture. The culture can only thrive if they’re able to put conscious effort into recreating and reinforcing this.

In this article we look at expert tips you can follow to reinstate your culture amidst this pandemic. The transition to remote work was never supposed to be easy, but since no one anticipated the process to be this long, companies haven’t yet thought about the ways to manage and maintain their culture during this pandemic.

Personal All-Hands Meetings

Regular all-hands meetings offer a decent chance for the organization to come together and bond while they learn about the company. Video calls can feel more different than being together in one room. But, you can still create a personal aspect through these tips:

  • Take it casual and allot the first few minutes for some banter. You can use the breakout function in Zoom to automatically split employees into groups they know, so they can communicate and catch up as they usually would before a meeting.
  • Set a specific time for questions and answers. Let employees know that all questions are welcome. If you feel that an employee has been cut off due to some connectivity error or other interruption, make sure to get back to them.
  • Have a survey afterwards to gather feedback about future meetings.

Celebrate Wins

Keep celebrating wins as you would in the workplace. Enjoy the achievements of individual employees and the organization as a whole. Based on the lockdown restrictions in your country or city of residence, you can even send a small gift item or a cake to an employee doing well or to employees on their anniversaries. If you have a culture of celebrating small wins, do not let the pandemic scare you away from continuing to do so.

Have Happy Hours

Happy hours where team members can come together to have fun, grab a drink or even have lunch are enjoyable. Organizations can have casual happy hours where employees show their workspaces, come with silly clothes or even have their family members join in. This could be fun and refreshing.

We at JS Benefits Group have worked with numerous clients to discuss the steps they can follow to manage and maintain their workplace culture during this pandemic. You can get in touch with JS Benefits Group immediately to discuss and devise a plan.