Home office is and remains a major topic in most companies in the future. Continuing education mostly takes place digitally in front of one's own computer. But is employee motivation at home really possible? After all, the personal contact is missing. An exciting podcast provides answers.
Home office has become indispensable in most companies since the Corona pandemic. For some team members, motivation may be slowly waning, and the desire to return to the office is growing. Therefore, personnel managers face the question: How can I motivate my team to work and continue their education at home? In the podcast from detektor.fm, organizational and team development expert Bettina Rollow provides answers.
Employee Motivation and Continuing Education in the Home Office
Motivation starts with your employees. Therefore, make it clear to them why they enjoy doing their job and how important the work of each individual is.
Create orientation for the entire team. Clarify the shared focus and the common goal that the entire team is working on.
Give your employees the freedoms they need for their daily lives. Be flexible! Ensure that work is not perceived as a burden.
Think of regular feedback and discussions within the entire team. Check whether the current processes are sensible or if they need to be adjusted.
Be authentic! As a leader, you should also acknowledge your own mistakes and correct decisions.
And that is precisely why employee motivation is so important: In the home office, the personal exchange with colleagues disappears, and the boundaries between work and personal life blur. All of these are factors that can drain your employees' energy. Therefore, consciously offer the opportunity for digital exchange and organize, for example, small virtual coffee breaks or a random chat, where the team can also discuss topics outside of work.
Continuing Education as an Additional Motivator in the Home Office
The motivation tips mentioned can easily be transferred to corporate continuing education, which you should not neglect either. Therefore, we provide you with helpful tips on how motivation can also succeed in the home office!
In permanent home office, employee motivation for daily work and for e-learning decreases.
Motivation Tips for Employee Continuing Education in the Home Office
From the beginning, convey the goal of your training measure. What is the purpose of the course, and what impact does the knowledge gained have on the work of the individual employee?
Create orientation and clarify the purpose of the individual measures for the entire team. What advantages does the learning unit or course bring for the work within the team, in the department, or in the entire company?
Offer flexible learning times by making the content accessible online at any time. Set as flexible time frames as possible during which the content should be processed to allow your employees some freedom in time management.
Schedule regular feedback loops for and from your employees. How do they perceive your course, and are you satisfied with their progress? Through direct feedback, you can optimally adjust your scheduling, content, and courses.
As a course leader, remain authentic and close to your participants. Rely on a variety of media to cater to different learning types.
All tips share an important core: Stay in contact with your employees and don't leave them
