A recent survey by Cigna found that nearly half of Americans report sometimes or always feeling lonely or left out. One in four Americans (27 percent) rarely or never feel as though there are people who really understand them, while about half of the surveyed population have meaningful in person social interactions. Two in five Americans sometimes or always feel that their … [Read more...]
Working Remotely, Playing Nicely, and Getting the Job Done
To many people, working remotely has one giant perk: we are free from the interruptions caused by other people. Of course, many people say that the biggest downside is the lack of communication with other people. (Honestly, some people are NEVER satisfied.) How you interact with others—because you want to, or because you have to—may make or break your business … [Read more...]
Are You Frightening Your Remote Employees?
As a leader, you know how important communication is to a highly functioning team. As a Long-Distance Leader, you know that you need to communicate even more often, and in different ways, with your remote employees than you do the people in the office. You might also be frightening them a little. Our research with teams shows that there are a couple of ways that leaders … [Read more...]
The Past 25 Years of Remote Working
People have worked remotely since time began. Remember, Genghis Khan ruled half the world from a yurt, and Julius Caesar had a pretty good thing going until he returned to the home office. But if it seems like remote working has changed in only a few years… well, you’re not wrong. October 2018 marks the 25th anniversary of the Kevin Eikenberry Group. That’s how long we’ve been … [Read more...]
How to Keep Remote Workers from Feeling Isolated
by Chuck Chapman, Content Strategy Coordinator I'm over a year now into my career as a remote worker, and I have to admit: sometimes it feels a little lonely. Spending each day in front of a screen in my basement office can leave me feeling a little bit like Tom Hanks in Castaway. But thanks to my dog, a relational work culture fostered by leadership, and some … [Read more...]