Dear Mayank
With the COVID numbers rising again, our office has decided to continue work from home for some more time.
But WFH is new to us and not easy and I can see it affecting the morale of my team.
How do I keep their morale up and ensure work output does not get impacted?
Thank you and regards.
Kiran Lobo
Ans: Hi Kiran.
I agree that WFH is a relatively new concept and does impact productivity especially in India as our homes are not designed to have work stations and infrastructure.
As a team leader, you can initiate these specific steps:
1. TRUST your team members. No one is having fun at home. Everyone wants to work and add value.
2. Clearly define the job roles and outcomes/targets.
3. Connect one-on-one with your team members to understand what they are going through.
4. Going to the office and travel would be a challenge, but you can get your colleagues to meet in smaller groups closer to their homes.
5. Make online meetings informal and fun and not very stiff and formal.