In 2022 and beyond, company culture will play a significant role in managing remote workers. Here are some remote corporate culture ideas to help your team focus on delivering great output. 

Define, Disseminate, and Keep Your Company Culture Up to Date 

It’s critical to document your company’s culture, either in an infographic or a slide deck. This will come in handy whether you’re posting a remote job, onboarding new remote workers, or planning your next move. The brand story, vision, values, goals, communication protocols, and how you determine a strong cultural fit should all be outlined in your corporate culture. Maintain your corporate culture dossier in a central location where all of your team members may access it and refer to it (like a shared knowledge base). You should also bring it up in your virtual onboarding sessions. But don’t think of this as a set-it-and-forget situation. Your company’s culture should be a living, breathing thing.  

Create a Psychologically Safe Space 

When you create a psychologically safe atmosphere, you can be assured that no one will be embarrassed, rejected, or punished for speaking up. Companies usually provide a virtual safe haven which involves: 

• Encouraging diverse perspectives and ideas 
• Making employees feel comfortable providing comments without fear of retaliation  
• Emphasizing that it’s good to take risks and that making mistakes are part of the learning process 

By incorporating these features into your corporate culture, you will be able to build a foundation of trust, mutual respect, and psychological safety for your team members. 

Establish communication and collaboration guidelines 

Successful team collaboration relies on excellent communication skills which enable teams to communicate with one another in a respectful and efficient manner and allows them to accomplish more. Team members should learn how to stay connected using collaboration protocols. They specify when and how to employ digital tools and applications. These rules facilitate smooth communication and help everyone stay in the loop.  

Always Express Your Gratitude for Your Team Member’s Contributions 

Teams are considerably ready to contribute to the company’s purpose and objective when they receive praise and recognition. When it comes to their supervisors and team leaders, it’s common for remote teams to feel either out of sight or out of mind. It’s possible that not receiving feedback will affect their self-esteem and make them feel as though their efforts are in vain. Teams may be unsure whether they’re performing well or not. As a result, leaders should go above and beyond to express how much they cherish and appreciate their team’s efforts. These suggestions can assist you in expressing gratitude and motivating your team to keep going:  

• Send kudos to your team. Team members gain confidence from a simple pat on the back for a job well done. Because they’re doing it in public, their teammates may join in with praise and funny emoticons. 
• Recognize one “employee of the month” and give a brief summary of why this all-star member is so important to your team. You may even invite colleagues to write a short paragraph on why they admire them if you do this ahead of time. 
• Surprise milestones like as birthdays, weddings, new babies, and more by surprising your team with a thank-you note, gift card, or care package. These demonstrate that you are concerned about your team on a personal level. 

Your team will feel appreciated, valued, and special if you perform these tiny yet meaningful deeds. They’ll be more driven and loyal when they believe their efforts are recognized. 

Allow Time for Team Bonding 

When working solo, remote workers have a tendency to feel alone. As a result, the team leader should make an effort to improve communication and encourage members to engage on a personal level. These social interaction periods will help teammates understand each other better and establish team ties. Feeling connected encourages better collaboration. 

Try these simple to execute, non-cheesy remote team-building exercises: 

• Online chats where team members can drop a message anytime they need a break to talk about non-work-related topics. They can discuss current events and interesting information, ask stupid questions, and form bonds as colleagues. 
• Virtual coffee breaks. 
• Book club/movie nights sessions held once a month. Team members can vote on a book to read and meet up to discuss it once a month. They might also choose a virtual movie to watch together. 

• Organizing friendly competitions, such as who can walk the most steps per day, sleep the longest at night, go to the gym the most times, and so on. 

Make sure everyone understands the ground rules for what can and cannot be said on your work channels and video calls. Team members are not permitted to use vulgar language or discuss inappropriate themes only because they do not occur during working hours. Everyone should be respectful and at ease when interacting. 

Inquire About Feedback and Track Team’s Satisfaction 

Asking your team if they are satisfied is the only way to find out. Develop the habit of sending out anonymous questionnaires on a monthly or quarterly basis to see how effectively your firm is upholding its ideals. The team pulse surveys reveal what’s working and what needs to be improved. They gauge team morale and may alert you of concerns you were previously unaware of. Create questions that delve into work challenges, overall happiness and mood, teamwork, management relationships, and other topics. This constructive, genuine feedback can aid team leaders and other team members in adhering to your company’s culture and creating the greatest possible remote work environment. 

Now, you’re equipped with essential knowledge on how to build a great culture with a distributed workforce. These will assist you in building a strong workplace culture for a remote team, and help you get your leadership on the same page and extend your values to the rest of your team. Your remote team will be motivated by the clear purpose and expectations if they are guided by your values and mission. As a result, don’t be shocked if you see increased engagement, productivity, and loyalty.