Tips for promoting social connections at work, whether they be for working in person,
remotely or in a hybrid context.
After the long period most people have spent working remotely, it is likely that team members have distanced themselves relationally due to the constraints that remote work may have imposed. As many people are working in a hybrid context, it may be relevant to examine the actions to take to rebuild and solidify relationships between coworkers. Therefore, here are some tips for promoting social connections at work, whether they be for working in person, remotely or in a hybrid context.
Overview of the tool
1. Two tips for decreasing relational distance
There is a trend that physical distance generally leads to greater relational distance. Seeing as perceptions of distance or proximity are an essential dimension of social relationships, it is important to act in order to promote feelings of proximity between managers and employees.
2. Three tips on management style
How to manage expectations and become a transformational leader. This type of leader models valued behaviours, inspires and motivates employees to go above and beyond as well as stimulates employees intellectually by making them question the status quo and think of better approaches.
3. Two tips on potential stressors
Knowing that working from the office can promote social interactions and socializing, it may be important to pay attention to what might make employees want to work from the office rather than from home. Therefore, managers can act on a stressor which can influence an employee’s choice of work location.
