July 18, 2024

5 strategies to keep remote employees engaged

Elena Zangeeva
CEO @Kvistly
5 strategies to keep remote employees engaged

98% of workers want to work remote at least some of the time, maintaining employee engagement poses a significant challenge for many organizations. Ensuring that remote employees feel connected, valued, and motivated requires a strategic approach. Here are some effective strategies to enhance employee engagement in a remote work culture.

  1. Regular communication and check-ins. Consistent communication is crucial. According to a Gallup study, employees who have regular meetings with their managers are almost three times more likely to be engaged
  2. Recognition and appreciation can significantly boost morale and engagement. A report by Officevibe found that 82% of employees feel more engaged when they are recognized for their work
  3. Providing professional development opportunities keeps employees motivated and invested in their roles. LinkedIn’s 2021 Workplace Learning Report found that 94% of employees would stay at a company longer if it invested in their career development
  4. Virtual team-building activities help to build camaraderie and a sense of belonging among remote employees. Activities such as virtual escape rooms, trivia games, and collaborative projects can be very effective
  5. Flexible work schedules allows employees to balance their professional and personal lives better, leading to increased satisfaction and productivity. Research by FlexJobs found that 80% of remote workers are more loyal to their employer when given flexible work options

Here’s how Kvistly can help:

Kvistly’s AI quizzes provide a fun and interactive way to engage remote teams. These quizzes can be integrated into virtual meetings, offering a unique way to break the ice, foster communication, and keep employees connected.

Interactive engagement:

Kvistly’s AI-driven quizzes are designed to be interactive, keeping remote employees actively engaged. This interaction is crucial for maintaining a sense of team unity and collaboration.

Regular team bonding:

By incorporating Kvistly’s quizzes into regular virtual meetings, teams can bond over shared activities, enhancing their connection and teamwork.

Learning and development:

Kvistly quizzes can be customized to include professional development topics, ensuring that employees areengaged and continually learning and growing.

Flexible and fun:

Kvistly’s platform is versatile, suitable for both formal and informal settings, making it a perfect tool for various team-building scenarios.

In a remote work environment, maintaining employee engagement requires innovative approaches. Kvistly’s AI quizzes offer an effective solution to keep remote teams engaged, connected, and continuously learning. By integrating these quizzes into your remote work strategy, you can foster a more cohesive and motivated team, ready to tackle challenges together

For more information on how Kvistly can enhance your remote work culture, visit Kvistly

Elena Zangeeva
Kvistly's Co-founder & CEO Elena brings over 12 years of HR expertise from her tenure at BCG, Bumble, and Sweatcoin