Working from home is not a new practice, but it has become the new normal for most businesses due to a global pandemic. While our healthcare professionals are working twelve-hour shifts and saving lives on the front lines, it is important for us to continue practicing social distancing and do our part in flattening the curve. As we adjust to our work from home environments, it’s important to keep employees connected during these unprecedented times.

There’s no “I” in team! Being apart of a team fosters a sense of collaboration and community. Without those break room chats, morning coffee runs, and team lunches, the connection may not be as strong as we practice social distancing. We lean on the interactions through messaging apps and virtual meetings, from the comfort of our couch or bed, to try to maintain the water-cooler chat in our new work from home environments. 

Keep employees connected and engaged with a care package. Sending your team care packages is a nice pick me up that will drive motivation. It is a kind gesture to let them know you care while the team works from home. A nicely prepared care package will be a hot topic at the next virtual meeting, where they share their joy and excitement over their gift. Here are a few items, that your employees will be sure to love, you can include in your care package: