How To Improve Engagement Within Your Remote Team
Recent research shows that employees who consistently work from home are less engaged than their in-office counterparts.
Once your Participants have completed their Registration Form and you’ve finalized their group, you’re ready to send them a big welcome! The Welcome Email serves to congratulate them on their participation, introduce them to their group and get them excited for their first few meetings. You should attach the Lifeline Exercise Handout to the Welcome Email, so that your Participants can think about what they want to share with their group as they get to know each other.
You are free to use the Welcome Email template as you wish – just copy and paste! If not using this template, be sure to provide meeting dates, location information and what to expect next. You may choose to add more information on the type of group that you’ve formed (clients, alumnae, members, etc) and the individual group Participants.
Subject: Welcome to your [ORGANIZATION NAME] Growth Group!
Dear NAME,
Congratulations on your [SELECT ONE: acceptance/participation] in [ORGANIZATION NAME]’s Growth Groups! Each [TIME FRAME ex: month], you’ll bring your biggest challenge or opportunity to a group of your peers and work together to identify action items that will move you forward – both personally and professionally.
MEET YOUR GROUP
We’re excited to introduce you to your Growth Group. Here they are!
NAME, BUSINESS OR TITLE/DEPARTMENT
NAME, BUSINESS OR TITLE/DEPARTMENT
NAME, BUSINESS OR TITLE/DEPARTMENT
NAME, BUSINESS OR TITLE/DEPARTMENT
NAME, BUSINESS OR TITLE/DEPARTMENT
NAME, BUSINESS OR TITLE/DEPARTMENT
NAME, BUSINESS OR TITLE/DEPARTMENT
NAME, BUSINESS OR TITLE/DEPARTMENT
NAME, BUSINESS OR TITLE/DEPARTMENT
NAME, BUSINESS OR TITLE/DEPARTMENT
GET READY FOR YOUR MEETINGS
Your Growth Group meetings will be held at [LOCATION / ADDRESS / PARKING INFO]. This address and information is also in the calendar invitation you’ll receive. What will happen in your first meetings? We’re glad you asked!
Meeting #1
During your first meeting, you’ll get to know the other Participants in your group via a Lifeline Exercise. This meeting will help you form a foundation from which to work through challenges and support each other as you grow personally and professionally. Please find a Lifeline Exercise handout attached; plan to spend a bit of time before your first meeting to consider your Lifeline Exercise and prepare to share it with your group. Be sure to pay attention to the tips for making the most of your time together!
Meeting #2
Off to the races! During your second meeting, you’ll be ready to dig into challenges. You’ll receive a link to register for the software, and be able to enter your first challenge prior to your meeting. Get ready to meet with your group to ask questions, offer feedback and select action items that will move you forward.
BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR
We can’t wait to get started!
YOUR SIGNATURE HERE
Be sure to include the following in the calendar invitation you send to your group participants:
Click here to access the Growth Groups Lifeline Exercise handout. You will be able to download, send or print this document from here.
Recent research shows that employees who consistently work from home are less engaged than their in-office counterparts.
Despite all the research showing that employee engagement leads to improved business results, only 16% of employees experience the necessary conditions for engagement.
Employee engagement is an intricate matter that requires many different elements in order to work well. From good communication to a healthy work environment and opportunities for growth, among many others. All of them are absolutely vital if you want your engagement strategy to succeed.