Remote working is no longer a trend or a result of the covid-19 pandemic. It is now a full-fledged way of working in many companies. Companies are embracing full or part-time remote working for convenience, flexibility or because they are hiring from all over the world.
Managing a remote team is not an easy task. Especially during the holiday season, it is crucial to include your remote employees in the joyful atmosphere of the season.
Remote employees should also enjoy presents, games and fun at this time of year. But the question is, how?
After sharing 6 tips on how to deal with end-of-year HR challenges, find out 5 ways to celebrate Christmas with your remote team!
#1 With Food Delivery, Your Remote Team Can Enjoy a Christmas Feast.
Sharing a Christmas meal in a festive and friendly atmosphere is one of the highlights of the holiday season. And even if some of your employees are far away, it is possible to invite them to the meal!
But how? You might ask.
There are many services that deliver meals or Christmas boxes. Take the time to compare them online based on what your employees like, eat and don’t eat. All you have to do is place an order with their addresses and surprise… This small attention will surely be remembered!
#1 With Food Delivery, Your Remote Team Can Enjoy a Christmas Feast.
Sharing a Christmas meal in a festive and friendly atmosphere is one of the highlights of the holiday season. And even if some of your employees are far away, it is possible to invite them to the meal!
But how? You might ask.
There are many services that deliver meals or Christmas boxes. Take the time to compare them online based on what your employees like, eat and don’t eat. All you have to do is place an order with their addresses and surprise… This small attention will surely be remembered!
#2 Host A Virtual Team Building Activity.
A remote working team also deserves a Christmas party!
Virtual Christmas parties are not only a great way to virtually celebrate Christmas, but they are also perfect for team building.
To make it fun, you can ask your employees to decorate their office or put a Christmas filter on Teams. You can wear a Christmas hat, and all bring a hot chocolate.
But the best thing to do is to organise games such as a quiz. Form teams, give them a name, a color and start the game! You can even get your staff involved by asking them to add their own question to the quiz.
If your team is multicultural, this activity is the perfect opportunity for everyone to share Christmas and New Year traditions. In Spain, for example, on New Year’s Eve, it is customary to eat a grape for every stroke of midnight. Did you know that?
Don’t forget the rewards, a box of chocolates for the winning team or an online gift card!
#3 Send A Special Christmas Bonus to Everyone
Send a surprise Christmas bonus to your staff as a way of saying “thank you” for all their hard work. Rewarding your team for their great results throughout the year is a powerful motivator.
According to a survey by Hawk Incentives of 1500 employees, 47 percent of employees would prefer a bonus over a Christmas party.
Just imagine how happy they would be to see that wonderful bonus on their pay slips. With a payroll software, you can easily include this bonus in the December payroll run.
#4 Send Christmas Gifts
Another way to virtually celebrate Christmas is by sending out Christmas gifts to your employees.
One tip, customise them! This will undoubtedly have an impact. Offering a personalised gift to your remote team is a great way to show you know your employees, you know what they like and that you care about them. They will be touched and thrilled, and, therefore much more engaged with your company.
If you lack the time to make customised gifts, you can send an E-Gift card — a digital card that you can top up with an amount of money, or a discount for a shop.
Another way to make your employees happy is to offer them one or more days off for the holidays. They will be delighted to enjoy this time off with their families and will come back in January, more motivated than ever. With our Nova Smart NG software, you can do it in a few clicks, find out how !
Last but not least, you can arrange a Secret Santa within your team. Everyone will have to give a present to someone else and will find out who gave it to them when they receive it. This is a nice way to strengthen team cohesion.
Just having something to open, a gift sent, or a digital card is satisfying for your employees. So, it’s time to start your Christmas shopping!
#5 Create A Christmassy Holiday Playlist
Your employees don’t want a lot for Christmas, there is just one thing they need. A Christmas playlist (with Mariah Carey of course). And you’re lucky, December is the month of the year where you will find the most themed songs.
While every party needs a DJ, in a virtual party, every employee can be the DJ (who knows, they may discover a talent😄 🎶).
All you have to do is create a shared playlist and invite your employees to add their favourite songs! Put this playlist on during your remote Christmas party and the atmosphere is guaranteed! Or start a Music Trivia Game. This is another good idea for your virtual Christmas party.
#5 Create A Christmassy Holiday Playlist
Your employees don’t want a lot for Christmas, there is just one thing they need. A Christmas playlist (with Mariah Carey of course). And you’re lucky, December is the month of the year where you will find the most themed songs.
While every party needs a DJ, in a virtual party, every employee can be the DJ (who knows, they may discover a talent😄 🎶).
All you have to do is create a shared playlist and invite your employees to add their favorite songs! Put this playlist on during your remote Christmas party and the atmosphere is guaranteed! Or start a Music Trivia Game. This is another good idea for your virtual Christmas party.
It’s the holiday season, a time for giving and receiving. Remote working can sometimes be a source of distancing and demotivation. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure the well-being of all your employees, especially during the holiday season.
Now you have 5 ways to celebrate this magical time of year with your remote team. Do you know of any others? Share them with us!
It’s the holiday season, a time for giving and receiving. Remote working can sometimes be a source of distancing and demotivation. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure the well-being of all your employees, especially during the holiday season.
Now you have 5 ways to celebrate this magical time of year with your remote team. Do you know of any others? Share them with us!
