Tips on how to take care of your team
It is now common ground that the pandemic it made us more tense and emotionally worn out. A year of drastically changed routine, interrupted relationships, of fear. Ah, the fear! How it has ravaged our lives… Fear of contracting the virus, fear of losing the people we love, fear of unemployment.
Well, there is no psychology that can withstand so much pressure undefeated. Social isolation and restrictions have affected the physical and mental health of many Brazilians, according to a study carried out by University of São Paulo (USP) in eleven countries during 2020. Brazil leads the ranking of anxiety conditions (63%) and depression (59%).
In addition to the reasons we have already listed, a relevant factor in the reach of this brand is the famous #FiqueemCasa. The need to enjoy entertainment and rest beyond the four walls has become even greater, considering that being at home is no longer synonymous with tranquility, but with work.
O home office accompanied by countless meetings and a high workload has left many professionals exhausted and brought about unpleasant situations that every manager tries to avoid: demotivation and a drop in productivity.
But now that we understand the problem, how can we fix it? What team care is necessary?
Communication
Whether in the office or at home, maintaining clear communication with the team at this time is essential. Try to be close to your employees and understand their individual demands, so you can assist them assertively. Use the corporate app to disseminate news about the company, hold conversation circles, and disseminate messages of support and, above all, TO HEAR. All support is welcome!
Benefits package
Atypical times call for unorthodox solutions. Virtual currencies, internet assistance and a good review of the health plan are the main news when it comes to benefits during the pandemic, according to research carried out by PageGroup and It'sSeg. Making the benefits package more flexible is an effective strategy, as it is a great tool for promoting motivation and talent retention. Allowing each employee to choose their package can also be an excellent option, as long as it fits the reality of your organization. If this is not possible, minor measures such as flexible working hours and assistance home office can also generate good results.
Encourage good practices
Moments of relaxation and leisure are essential for achieving physical and emotional well-being. Encouraging and promoting actions for therapeutic monitoring, meditation and physical exercise can bring incredible results. Partner with the CI team and start an awareness and incentive campaign, aiming to keep employees moving and balanced. You can also count on us, if you want! We at B2 develop videos and animations and can help you with this mission, how about trying it out?
Education
An empty mind is a workshop for failure. In times of accelerated thoughts, occupying your mind with learning and something new is very beneficial. Promote learning activities for employees, take advantage of this time to upgrade their professional skills. Right here on our blog, you will find several free platform tips with lots of cool things to learn.
Invest in caring for your team!
And last but not least: Leader, take care of yourself too. We can only offer what we have, so don't forget to apply all these tips in your life, because what would the team be without you? 😉
