A continuación, te explicamos cómo puedes fomentar la colaboración entre los miembros del equipo mientras trabajas de forma remota.

The recruiter job can get lonely and emotionally draining with multiple demands and having to put a smile on the face for interviews. Having some time to banter and joke about the crazy things we see day-to-day helps alleviate the stress and bond with colleagues. I'd say that it is important to carve out some time for this healthy banter. At previous companies, we used to have coffee-Fridays just to decompress and talk sh*t about what happened in our week. It helped me not bring work into the weekend and start the week energized and feeling that my colleagues had my back (even with the crazy Monday emails).

In many cases, distributed teams often default to an asynchronous style of communication, where written form is heavily preferred over calls. However, working on common projects and having regular joint sessions can help keep the collaborative nature of the workplace alive. A specific example is the weekly sourcing JAM sessions that our team has been conducting for some time now. These sessions provide a space for our team to collaborate and work on common projects to brainstorm ideas and source candidates for niche roles. This practice helps team members understand what projects others are working on, making the work more visible and discoverable. It also enhances team bonding and collaboration.

In my experience (both agency and in-house), having clear goals can be an excellent motivator (when shared with your team members). Working remotely while interviewing or doing outreach (and getting rejected 90% of the time) can be very draining. Having a shared goal and a sense of camaraderie with your colleagues and your manager (particularly your manager) can make this easier. On update meetings, it would be great to focus on the positives rather than track the negatives - the job is already stressful enough as it is without getting scolded by your manager. The focus should be "How can we help each other" rather than you are X, Y or Z below target. Employees will give back but managers should start by creating a positive space for it.

When employees have control over their schedules, they tend to be happier and more satisfied with their jobs, which can lead to lower turnover rates.

Some best-in-class communication tools that can help foster effective communication in remote teams include: • Real-Time Messaging: Slack, Discord, Troop Messenger. • Video Conferencing: Zoom, Slack, Google Meet. • Project Management: Trello, Asana, Monday.com. • Document Collaboration: Notion, Google Workspace, Office 365. • File Sharing and Storage: Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive. • Knowledge Management: Notion, Mural, Confluence. • Time Management and Scheduling: Todoist, Calendly, Google Calendar To maximize efficiency, it's crucial to integrate these tools wherever possible. Platforms like Zapier can help create workflows that connect different tools, ensuring seamless data flow and reducing manual tasks.

Start with regular video meetings to create face-to-face connections and establish a personal rapport. Encourage open, honest communication and actively listen to team members' concerns and ideas. Set clear expectations, follow through on commitments, and be transparent about setbacks. Recognize and celebrate achievements to show appreciation. Promote transparency by sharing company updates and relevant changes. Facilitate informal interactions through virtual coffee breaks to strengthen relationships. Empower team members with autonomy and support, demonstrating trust in their abilities

Since COVID-19 started, my team and I switched from a cozy office to remote working mode and continue doing it. Here are some of the best practices we implement: 1) Regular Team Calls: We have team calls three times per week to check progress and priorities. 2) Client Sync-Up: Regular calls with clients to update on progress and gather feedback. 3) Educational Events: We hold monthly educational events to promote continuous learning. 4) Support Chat: We have an additional chat for support because sharing is caring. 5) Informal Coffee Event: An informal Friday coffee event to foster team bonding. 6) 1-2-1 Meetings: Bi-monthly one-on-one meetings with each team member, conducted by the lead and HR. I hope you find these practices useful.