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SOME IDEAS FOR VIRTUAL TEAMBUILDING EXERCISES The pandemic has altered how we conduct our lives. The most significant change has been the shift in the workspace. More people are now working out of their homes than in offices. According to a study conducted by FlexJobs and Global Workplace Analytics, over the last five years, remote work has grown by over 44% and over 91% since 2010. But remote work comes with its own challenges of mismanagement, miscommunication, distractions, a feeling of detachment, and a struggle to stay motivated. There is an overlap of work and personal life, leaving one drained and overwhelmed. Most people are overcompensating for the critical times with overtime. According to the State of Remote Work report, the biggest challenge for remote work, with 20% (a 3% increase from 2019) agreeing, has been on the communication and collaboration fronts and managing a team virtually. Therefore, you must keep everyone in your team well-connected and in the loop.
Pandemic has forced an advanced option to work remotely with fun and engaging environment.
Communication is a significant component in a virtual team. It is the management’s job to build a bridge of trust and understanding through open channels of honest communication. Team building exercises for remote workers are crucial to bridge the chasm created by physical distance. When all of your employees work by themselves, it is very easy to lose cohesiveness and build a sense of
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