Insight: How to keep employees connected in a virtual world

It’s easy for staff who are working remotely to feel disengaged so organising events and activities that facilitate interaction are more important than ever

Setting up a video chat for coffee breaks where staff can chat to each other during the working day can help employees feel more connected

The ability to build relationships is a sought-after skill. It appears in many job specs and that’s because employers understand the value of interpersonal engagement in the working world.

We are engaging less with our colleagues right now and much of the personal interaction we usually take for granted is on hold.

So, where does that leave our ability to build and, crucially, maintain our work relationships?

We’re not just talking about so-called water-cooler moments, ...