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Shared rituals! We have 'Wins of the Week' shoutouts in our team meeting, a #pets channel that's super active, and we started virtual 'clubs' based on hobbies (books, gaming, etc.). Small things add up.
Allowing genuine flexibility. Not just remote work, but trusting people to manage their schedules (within reason).
Nothing beats in-person meetups tbh.. we try to do a full team retreat once or twice a year. expensive? yes. worth it for bonding? absolutely. builds connections you cant replicate online.
recognition programs are good. peer-to-peer recognition specifically. using tools like bonusly or just having a slack channel for shoutouts makes people feel seen even when remote its easy to feel invisible otherwise you know?
Investing in proper home office setups for everyone made a huge difference. Showed the company cared about our well-being and enviroment. Also, clear communication from leadership about vision and values, repeated often.
We implemented a 'buddy system' for new hires pairing them with a veteran employee not in their direct team. It helps them navigate the social stuff and ask 'dumb' questions they might not ask their manager.
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