{"id":41343,"date":"2022-07-14T12:28:25","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T02:28:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/?p=41343"},"modified":"2024-06-12T16:03:29","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T06:03:29","slug":"how-to-keep-remote-workforce-engaged","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/how-to-keep-remote-workforce-engaged\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Keep A Remote Workforce Engaged In 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap center\" data-max-width=\"150%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation skip-lazy \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"853\" width=\"1280\"  data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Remote-workforce-engagement-2.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Remote-workforce-engagement-2.png 1280w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Remote-workforce-engagement-2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Remote-workforce-engagement-2-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Remote-workforce-engagement-2-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Remote-workforce-engagement-2-900x600.png 900w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"Remote workforce engagement\" \/><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;5%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The past two years have totally transformed the way we work. While the pandemic might have forced office-based teams to work remotely, this trend is here to stay in 2022 (and beyond).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent research shows that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/bryanrobinson\/2022\/02\/01\/remote-work-is-here-to-stay-and-will-increase-into-2023-experts-say\/?sh=2539ecd720a6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25% of professional jobs in the US are expected to be remote<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by the end of 2022. Closer to home, Australia\u2019s incoming secretary of the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations reveals remote and flexible work is now a \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcompany.com.au\/people-human-resources\/dewr-natalie-james-flexible-work\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baseline expectation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d for employees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no denying that remote workforce management presents a unique range of challenges. With team members spread across multiple locations and time zones, creating a strong sense of company culture has never been more important.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s dive into the practical steps you can take to boost your employee engagement as a remote team and why wellness needs to be at the forefront of your employee benefits program.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;5%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation skip-lazy \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"853\" width=\"1280\"  data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Remote-workforce-engagement.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Remote-workforce-engagement.png 1280w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Remote-workforce-engagement-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Remote-workforce-engagement-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Remote-workforce-engagement-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Remote-workforce-engagement-900x600.png 900w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"Remote workforce enagement\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 25px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #100249;color:#100249\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #100249;color:#100249\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/how-to-keep-remote-workforce-engaged\/#What_are_the_challenges_of_a_remote_workforce\" >What are the challenges of a remote workforce?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/how-to-keep-remote-workforce-engaged\/#Why_is_a_positive_company_culture_essential_for_companies_with_a_remote_workforce\" >Why is a positive company culture essential for companies with a remote workforce?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/how-to-keep-remote-workforce-engaged\/#Four_creative_ways_to_engage_a_remote_workforce\" >Four creative ways to engage a remote workforce<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/how-to-keep-remote-workforce-engaged\/#Host_virtual_coffee_catch-ups\" >Host virtual coffee catch-ups\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/how-to-keep-remote-workforce-engaged\/#Give_your_team_a_WFH_setup_allowance\" >Give your team a WFH setup allowance\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/how-to-keep-remote-workforce-engaged\/#Reward_your_employees_with_wellness\" >Reward your employees with wellness\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/how-to-keep-remote-workforce-engaged\/#Use_Slack_integrations_to_celebrate_team_wins\" >Use Slack integrations to celebrate team wins<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/how-to-keep-remote-workforce-engaged\/#Ready_to_elevate_your_team_culture_and_keep_your_remote_workforce_engaged\" >Ready to elevate your team culture and keep your remote workforce engaged?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_challenges_of_a_remote_workforce\"><\/span><strong>What are the challenges of a remote workforce?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies with a remote workforce might not have the high overheads of an office to worry about, but they can encounter a stack of other costly challenges along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a nutshell, some of the challenges of a remote workforce can include:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Disconnected team members:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with employees spread across different cities, countries and time zones, it can be difficult to foster a strong sense of loyalty from your team.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Onboarding challenges<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: the stats reveal that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shrm.org\/resourcesandtools\/hr-topics\/talent-acquisition\/pages\/dont-underestimate-the-importance-of-effective-onboarding.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one-third of new remote hires resign within six months<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, often due to a lack of clear communication or confusion about their role\u2019s expectations. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Difficulties building a strong team culture:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plus, fostering connections between coworkers and developing an engaging company culture can be difficult when your entire team is only meeting via Zoom.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key to getting remote work right is to set up the right systems and processes to foster open communication as well as clear goals and expectations for each team member. Otherwise, your company can risk losing your best talent and your hiring costs can skyrocket.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;5%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation skip-lazy \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"853\" width=\"1280\"  data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Remote-workforce-engagement-1.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Remote-workforce-engagement-1.png 1280w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Remote-workforce-engagement-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Remote-workforce-engagement-1-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Remote-workforce-engagement-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Remote-workforce-engagement-1-900x600.png 900w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"Remote workforce engagement\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 25px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_a_positive_company_culture_essential_for_companies_with_a_remote_workforce\"><\/span><strong>Why is a positive company culture essential for companies with a remote workforce?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But retaining your team and building an engaged workforce isn\u2019t as hard as you might think. One of the key elements to building a successful remote team culture is this: showing your team you care through benefits, rewards and recognition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The research tells us that<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/teamstage.io\/employee-benefits-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 78% of employees choose to stay with their current employer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because of the benefits they offer. That is just one of the reasons why fostering a positive team culture needs to be a priority, especially as a remote team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few other reasons why you need to make employee engagement a top priority:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Boost your team\u2019s mental health and wellbeing: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">burnout is a major challenge, particularly for remote employees. But a positive company culture can keep your workforce happy, healthy and engaged for the long term.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Improve work-life balance: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offering incentives, rewards and even vouchers can encourage your team to switch off, treat themselves and get away from their inbox.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Increase productivity: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">research on employee engagement reveals that engaged workforces are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.gallup.com\/poll\/241649\/employee-engagement-rise.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17% more productive<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than teams of disengaged employees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Attract and retain talent:<\/b> plus, a positive company culture helps to keep your current staff happy in their roles and can be a powerful recruiting tool to bring in the best new talent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 25px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Four_creative_ways_to_engage_a_remote_workforce\"><\/span><strong>Four creative ways to engage a remote workforce<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, what practical steps can you take to boost your employee engagement as a remote workforce? Here are four strategies you can start implementing today.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Host_virtual_coffee_catch-ups\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Host virtual coffee catch-ups\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote teams need to work harder to foster connections with their coworkers. While incidental water cooler chats might not be possible, you can still create opportunities for your team to informally bond and get to know each other.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why not set up a coffee roulette event, where every month team members are matched with a colleague from a different team and can choose to catch up for a virtual coffee overhost a weekly virtual coffee catch-up via Zoom,\u00a0 to give everyone a chance to chat and build connections? You can even set up different Slack channels for non-work-related conversations to help everyone get to know each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Give_your_team_a_WFH_setup_allowance\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give your team a WFH setup allowance\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_41350\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41350\" class=\"wp-image-41350 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Remote-workforce-engagement-3-1024x682.png\" alt=\"Remote workforce engagement\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Remote-workforce-engagement-3-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Remote-workforce-engagement-3-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Remote-workforce-engagement-3-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Remote-workforce-engagement-3-900x600.png 900w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Remote-workforce-engagement-3.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-41350\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CdCAscnMEHq\/\">@recess.au<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Empower your team to design their own workspace by giving each team member a budget for office supplies and furniture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Startups like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/recess.com.au\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recess<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> enable managers to set budgets for each team member and allow individuals to pick the desks, chairs and accessories that work best for the space.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Giving your team the right tools to get the job done will help them feel respected, valued and more engaged with your organisation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reward_your_employees_with_wellness\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reward your employees with wellness\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_41351\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41351\" class=\"wp-image-41351 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Remote-workforce-engagement-4-1024x682.png\" alt=\"Remote workforce engagement\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Remote-workforce-engagement-4-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Remote-workforce-engagement-4-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Remote-workforce-engagement-4-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Remote-workforce-engagement-4-900x600.png 900w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Remote-workforce-engagement-4.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-41351\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CZpztXklS_d\/\">@getblys<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk the talk of work-life balance by giving your team an incentive to take care of their physical and emotional health. By creating a \u2018wellness allowance\u2019 in your budget, you can empower your team to have fun, relax and unwind.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give the gift of self-care to your team with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/massage-gift-voucher\/corporate-gift-vouchers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gift voucher from Blys<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so they can book a qualified massage therapist to come to their home. Choose from single or multi-pack massage, beauty or wellness gift vouchers and even add a customised message to show your team you care.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for an ongoing solution, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/services\/corporate-massage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">speak to the Blys team<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about how we can set the team up with an monthly, quarterly or yearly wellness allowance that they can use to book treatment that suits them,\u00a0 wherever and whenever it works for them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Slack_integrations_to_celebrate_team_wins\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use Slack integrations to celebrate team wins<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best ways to keep your remote workforce engaged is to recognise and celebrate your team. 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