RLB Blog

Employee morale and employee engagement are both crucial to a successful business – but it’s essential to know the difference. When it comes to deciphering the two, morale can be considered a short-term factor, whereas engagement has a more long-term impact.

The way many of us work has changed drastically over the last couple of months. Where we work and how we work is much different than what we expected. As a business owner and team leader, it’s important to do what you can to encourage working as close to normal as possible, and that includes maintaining your people investment strategies. Recognition and training programs are as important as ever, allowing your team to feel connected, valued, and involved in your organization. Financially speaking, not all organizations are in a position to spend like they used to, but investing in your team goes beyond dollars and cents.

During this time of working remotely, it’s more important than ever to stay connected to your team in order to continue to be engaged and to stay motivated. Regardless of whether you’re an introvert or extrovert, maintaining these connections is vital. The simple act of tapping someone on the shoulder in the cubicle next to you is no longer an option, so how can we keep those connections strong?