Embracing the digital era, many leaders are navigating the uncharted waters of remote hiring. Discover how one such leader fostered deep connections with new hires, despite never meeting them in person, and even surpassed the familiarity of traditional office relationships.
The remote world has rewritten the rules and expectations for employees
If leaders don’t move faster, experiment, and take action to better serve and engage with employees, their ability to hire and retain talent will plummet.
- You have to be purposeful to elevate your culture and build connections.
Start with a personal “pechakucha”
This is a storytelling format that inspires people to talk less and show more
- The presentation must contain exactly 20 slides that are displayed for 20 seconds each, making the total presentation time 6 minutes and 40 seconds
- Highly effective when done virtually
Amplify appreciation with digital heart-to-hearts
The digital world can actually help you amplify your gratitude
- One easy activity is to pose this question to your immediate leadership team: “Think of how fortunate we are to be in this meeting making decisions that impact others. Is there someone who had a positive impact on you?”
- Ask for two to three people to say the person’s name and what they did.
- Everyone should open their emails and send a quick appreciation email to those individuals.
Pass the torch and watch others shine
To facilitate broader participation, pass the mic.
- Designate a new MC for each team meeting, ideally more junior talent, to manage the agenda, goals, and rhythm.
- A side benefit is that your younger team members can gain confidence speaking in front of their colleagues.
