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from home each week , are the most likely to have the highest possible SWB rating .
What does this mean for employers ?
To provide actionable guidance for employers , IBI consulted HR executives on their recommendations . In those discussions , it was clear that there were differences in experiences in terms of changes , demographic preferences and push-back from employees .
The areas of focus for employers should be :
• Communication / technology : Encourage online forums , virtual social gatherings and team building activities for virtual employees . Promote instant messaging , video conferencing and project management .
• Connectedness and social interaction : Organise virtual coffee breaks , mentorship and crossdepartmental collaboration . Virtual networking promotes knowledge sharing , innovation and crossdepartmental collaboration .
• Recognition : Recognising staff achievements online . Virtual events , team shout-outs and personal messages show gratitude and belonging .
• Health and well-being : Normalise employee self-care and wellness . Offer breaks , mindfulness and virtual wellness activities .
• Modelling the culture : Engage in virtual discussions , attend virtual meetings and communicate openly .
Most importantly , there is no one-size-fits-all solution , and it ’ s critical to listen to what employees want . Employers can utilise employee feedback to make informed judgments about which arrangements to apply and how to adjust them to their own organisational needs . �
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