Building Trust In A Remote Work Era

Trust is an integral part of any successful brand. However, in the era of remote work, building trust is not a straightforward task.

Read along to see 4 actionable insights on building trust while working remotely.

Set Clear Communication Expectations

Talent has to know how to reach managers for guidance and support, and managers need to know how to reach talent to check-in. Set agendas, and provide what is expected from both parties for the effectiveness of the call or a meeting.

Foster an Atmosphere of Reliability

The way to achieve such an atmosphere is through a clear and dependable flow of communication at all times. Insincere communication hinders talent's trust in the company. Prioritising honesty and transparency provides tangible proof of trustworthiness.

Enable a Healthy Work-Life Balance

Talent burnout hurts the company’s productivity. Acknowledge that employees who work remotely often have difficulty disconnecting from work. Respect their boundaries and hours, they will in return trust that you have their best intentions in mind.

Avoid Micromanagement

Even though it is tempting to monitor employees work constantly, it undermines one of the main reasons talent desires to work remotely - autonomy, trust and uninterrupted focus. Micromanaging not only erodes trust, but lowers the motivation and productivity.

Talent Trust gives tangible ways to quickly bring a team together and create a high performing production. We measure, nurture and understand teams.

The survey measurement tool we use is called ‘Eyes On Production’, because we are the eyes that allow you to perform at your best.

***This is advice only. Always ask a consultant.