{"id":197,"date":"2023-04-24T14:22:03","date_gmt":"2023-04-24T14:22:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dexian-brasil.website-in-dev.co.uk\/5-ways-to-reimagine-our-communication-in-a-changed-workplace\/"},"modified":"2023-08-21T15:13:12","modified_gmt":"2023-08-21T15:13:12","slug":"5-ways-to-reimagine-our-communication-in-a-changed-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brasil.dexian.com\/en\/blog\/5-ways-to-reimagine-our-communication-in-a-changed-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Reimagine Our Communication in a Changed Workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What has more than a year of remote work, job uncertainty, and canceled networking events done to our work relationships \u2014 and where do we go from here?<\/span><\/p>\n

The future of the physical workplace is still in flux. While some employees head back to the office this fall, other companies are putting a hold on in-person interaction, opting instead to extend remote working or enact a hybrid workplace. Regardless of employees’ physical location, it’s important to recognize that as work evolves, the ways we communicate and socialize at work also need to evolve.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our Social Challenge<\/span><\/h2>\n

The pandemic has taken its toll on emotional states and social skills. Many people are fatigued, socially out of practice, and generally burnt out. Many others have seen their words or intent misunderstood over email or chat. The familiarity and goodwill established over informal and random, unplanned interactions in the hallways or at work events are no longer as easy to come by. These informal interactions were often the key <\/span>to acquiring social capital<\/span><\/a> \u2014 benefits people can get because of whom they know. Although some leaders have been quick to turn to more video meetings as a fix for less face time, more meetings don’t necessarily mean more connection. On the contrary, too many video meetings can often lead to feelings of isolation and a lack of connection. The key now is to figure out how to recreate these informal interactions in a remote environment for similar results.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Value of Our Work Relationships<\/span><\/h2>\n

Some supervisors may have micromanaged workers without experience <\/span>managing a remote team<\/span><\/a>, seeding mistrust and resentment and adding more problems in an already stressful situation. This culture of distrust can diminish motivation, collaboration, and productivity and significantly impact an organization’s bottom line. <\/span><\/p>\n

Strong relationships are at the heart of a productive and effective organization. In Microsoft\u2019s Work Trend Index, <\/span>survey results found<\/span><\/a> that people who said they felt more productive also reported stronger workplace relationships than those who didn’t feel as productive. In contrast, those who said their <\/span>interactions with colleagues have decreased<\/span><\/a> this year were less likely to think strategically, collaborate or brainstorm with others, and propose innovative ideas. With fewer networking events and training sessions, younger and newer workers, in particular, are feeling a lack of interaction at work.<\/span><\/p>\n

With work relationships \u2014 or a lack thereof \u2014 affecting our emotional state and our ability to do our jobs well, how do we rekindle our relationships at work to build trust, strengthen bonds, and effectively communicate in a virtual environment? <\/span><\/p>\n

How to Create New Social Bonds at Work<\/span><\/h2>\n

Whether everyone at the organization is remote, split between remote and in-person, or all are back at the office, a post-pandemic communication refresh is likely in order. It’s essential to set up a plan to keep information flowing and strengthen relationships, whether your team is remote, in-person, or somewhere in-between. Here are five ideas to consider as you put a plan into place.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Proactively over-communicate.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Both employees and their bosses can make an extra effort to communicate how their projects are going and where they are seeing obstacles and ask for help where needed. Regular check-ins, even if they’re brief, can help team members feel connected and heard. As a leader, employees need to hear from you regularly about work-related issues and non-work musings. Be human, present, and open. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u200bConsider:<\/span><\/h3>\n