There has been a shift in employee behaviours over the past fourteen months because of Covid-19 and many businesses are finding a gap within their company’s culture where people have lost their way. The importance of having a great team to the bottom line of the company is well known, but how does one achieve a balance in this new era of business which has undergone so many changes so rapidly?
Some employees may be returning to the workplace following a prolonged period of working from home or being furloughed. Others are coming back to a whole new working environment, often with different ways of working. Many workplaces have adopted a new hybrid working practice, offering a combination of office/site-based and work-from-home, which itself can be a challenge to navigate and implement for both staff and employers requiring a whole new level of flexibility on all fronts. All these scenarios require a refresh or restart for employees depending on their individual situation.
In the case of new employees, do you need to update your induction process for them? Beginning a new role remotely can not only be daunting for the obvious reasons, but can also pose challenges in building relationships with team members, learning your business’s ways of doing things or culture, and ultimately the overall success of the onboarding program.
Fear is still a big factor for some employees. Many still face personal health challenges, perhaps they have been shielding throughout this pandemic, are yet to have their Covid-19 vaccination, or are highly anxious about increased social interactions after such a long time in relative isolation. The psychological effects cannot be underestimated. These could see a change in performance, productivity, and personal wellbeing.
At ActionCOACH Slough we have a range of practical tools and processes to help you establish your new ways of working within your business and to maximize employee efficiency. Do get in touch with us at enrichiz@actioncoach.co.uk to learn how we can help you to grow your business and employees
I would like to hear the challenges you are facing with your team right now and what steps you are taking to improve your company.
