This has become very important in today’s world since organizations are now employing employees who work remotely and in a semi-office setting. The lack of a physical workspace and in-person interactions also makes remote workers feel, according to Aequitas, socially isolated, alienated from their colleagues and brand.
A surprisingly fortuitous remedy that is becoming increasingly popular is the usage of group eCards – electronic greeting cards which can be sent to an entourage of coworkers or even an entire company.
The foundational element of positive team morale is the establishment of the sense of shared identity. Since employees have a strong sense of community and they are interested in the outcome of the entire group’s work, they are more involved, excited, and dedicated to a company.
Group ecards serve to reinforce this sense of togetherness by creating a common event or activity that involves team members who are operating out of distant locations. Whether it is a birthday or any other kind of special occasion, or simply a work anniversary, or “thank you” message, the common act of signing or contributing to a digital or online card adds to the perception of everyone being in the same team or group.
Whether it is a family photo or a personal greeting, the option to add such elements increases those emotional connections among employees. Coworkers are of the idea that employees are valued and emotionally taken care of by fellow employees that is an important factor in maintaining a high level of morale and the ability to retain employees.
Recognizing Achievements and Milestones
Keeping a positive morale is also very important and this includes rewarding the employees for individual and team accomplishments. This means that when employees’ efforts and achievements are applauded, it not only raises their personal esteem and productivity, but also encourages other individuals to repeat the same success.
Group ecards are able to fulfill an ideal choice for this type of recognition in a remote fashion. Perhaps, it can be a promotion, completion of a project, or the anniversary of working at the company – they all can focus on the employee and congratulate him or her. The inclusion of additional text fields for individual messages of congratulations and appreciation makes recognition more authentic and meaningful.
Such a large-scale public recognition has powerful effects on remote workers, making them feel that their contributions are genuinely appreciated by the company, thus preventing workplace enthusiasm and job satisfaction from declining. It also has an inspiring effect which is usually quite helpful for energizing the whole team.
Strengthening Emotional Connections
I am pretty sure that one of the issues of totally remote teams is the lack of constant interpersonal interaction that allows employees to bond emotionally. When none of it happens through small talk and social interactions, it is not hard to see how remote workers might come to be perceived less as friends and more as colleagues.
It may sound simple but group ecards are a great tool to close that emotional distance. The process of collectively crafting a sincere card, letter, or post praising the birth of a child, another person’s birthday, or any other remarkable event contributes to the creation of the non-work image of teammates and views them as people with families, not just colleagues.
When the employee’s express authentic concern and positive intentions for each other it leads to deeper emotional commitment for one another’s personal lives. This enhanced intimacy and shared care is the primary determinant of the morale and spirit of the team.
Motivating Employees Facing Difficulties at the
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Aside from encouraging employee recognition and sharing best practices group ecards also can be helpful for increasing motivation during tough times. It can be either a challenging assignment, company transformation, or even a pandemic; in any case, these digital postcards can be an effective way to show support for the team.
For example, during periods of uncertainties, or stressful deadlines, a ‘group encouragement’ card can be used to let remote employees know they are appreciated and part of a group mission. Such group expressions of concern and shared feelings represent thoughtfulness and solidarity, which can be a great source of motivation.
In addition, the continued availability and forwardability of the group ecards ensures that team members can refer back to the uplifting messages used to cheer them up for weeks or even months after the card was first sent. This gives them a sense of history and belonging that may allow even the most spread-out teams to weather even the stormiest times.
With the ever-evolving trends of the remote and hybrid work models revolutionizing the future of work, group ecards have proven to be an important addition to improving team morale. Through sports, awards, emotional involvement, and human support during crises, these digital greeting cards can be used as a great way to bless the culture of remote work.
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