How do you support employees’ and your well-being while working remotely?

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Not putting too much pressure on employees while setting reasonable goals and responsibilities can be a strategy to support well-being. What do you think about employee well-being?

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I've found that it's really important to put self-care first and make sure I take breaks throughout the day to stretch, move around, and give my eyes a break from the screen. I also try to keep a regular schedule and routine, which keeps me grounded and on track.

There are a few things I think are really important for supporting the well-being of employees. One is to make sure that everyone has what they need to work from home in a comfortable and healthy way. This could include things like a good chair, a good keyboard and mouse, and a monitor that is at eye level. Another important thing is to keep communication lines open and check in with employees often to see how they are doing and if they need any help or resources.

Lastly, I think it's important to encourage workers to take breaks and put their mental health and well-being first. It's important to let employees know that their health comes first, whether that means taking a mental health day, going for a walk outside, or just taking a break to refuel.

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For optimal happiness on the job, this is essential. The ability to openly discuss one's personal health is crucial for remote employment. If a leader exemplifies this ideal, his or her followers are more likely to adopt it as their own.

Richard Gao · Answer

Just setting hours the same way you would for an in person company. Employees tend not to like it when you pester them in their off hours

That's the founder's responsibility haha

Sandra Djajic · Answer

Employee well-being is an essential for any organization as it directly impacts employee productivity, engagement, and retention. Motivated employees bring the results :)

Jyoti Kanabar · Answer

I work in a startup remotely and the best thing about my workplace is how we can openly discuss about problems without hesitating. It is a big deal tbh.

LisaKim · Answer

@alexia_georghiou Initiating a conversation is always helpful

LisaKim · Answer

Scheduling monthly 1:1 sessions to just listen to the struggle and feedback of your employees sounds like a simple and effective idea.

ALEXIA · Answer

We organize internally to survive externally. This is a key to well-being at work. Key to remote work is to talk about your own well being. Employees will follow the cue as this is a value that is lived out by the leader. I write a lot about this in my substack. Here’s an example piece: https://open.substack.com/pub/al...

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Heleana Grace · Answer

I always want to assure my employees that I am here to listen and help work things out so that they can perform their best. I trust their work ethics and I stay away from any kind of micromanaging. I want them to be able to breathe and feel safe enough to be honest with me. I feel like that's the best way to ensure long-term well-being.

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@sandradjajic Exactly Sandra!

10 20 · Answer

Interesting...

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I have faith in their work ethic, therefore I don't intervene too much. I hope they will relax and feel secure enough to tell me the truth.

Maya A · Answer

@mycelebs_elle this!!!!

Mashia Tate · Answer

I lead a team of software developers. I ask them what their needs are and I make sure to follow through on what they ask for.

How do you support employees’ and your well-being while working remotely?

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