Working from Home and Connecting at Work

In March of this year, the Harvard Business Review published an article entitled “What a Year of WFH Has Done to Our Relationships at Work.” In it, the authors talk about how social capital used to be casual and easy—bumping into someone in the hall, for example, or catching up with someone after a meeting. But remote work has none of these “easy” interactions; instead, everything has to be intentional and scheduled.

In it, the authors talk about how social capital used to be casual and easy—bumping into someone in the hall, for example, or catching up with someone after a meeting. But remote work has none of these “easy” interactions; instead, everything has to be intentional and scheduled.

The authors suggested that hybrid work structures would help, but nearly two years into the pandemic, that’s not an option for every workplace and not the solution that every employee is looking for. With more and more employees wanting access to 100% remote work, and workforces spread across the globe, companies need to find creative ways to engage their entire workforce in ways that haven’t been considered or common practice in the past.

Bringing employees together to participate in Mintaka’s wilderness corporate retreats is one way to increase engagement, improve communication, and build resilience across your company. In a world of 24/7 access to information, constant updates, and a breakneck pace often leading to burnout, help your team take a break from technology to focus on the vision and mission of your company, understand their role in the organization, and gain clarity for the future. As the world relies more and more on technology, it’s vital for your employees and leadership teams to find ways to step back, take a break, and gain the perspective needed for long-term success.