Hi lovelies,

The current pandemic has affected the way small businesses operate. Some businesses successfully implemented remote working strategies, while others struggled to cope with the changes. If your business is part of the latter, you may be eager to assemble your team when the dust settles. But, welcoming furlough workers may require more than a simple phone call. You must ensure various measures are in place to promote healthy reintegration. So, do you want to get your team back and running again? Here are some tips to welcome them back. 

Make health and safety upgrades
First, you need to ensure that your office is a safe place to return to. The health of your workers is paramount, and you should put in place the necessary health and safety upgrades before your employees resume work. That includes implementing essential measures such as hand sanitizers on each desk, automatic doors, etc. These safety upgrades will make your workers feel comfortable and reassure them that you care about their health. 

Show your appreciation with your gifts
Next, you need to appreciate your workers for their efforts while working remotely, in addition to dealing with the personal challenges the pandemic brought their way. Use welcome-back gifts to show your gratitude, welcome them back, and raise their spirits about continuing where they left off pre-pandemic. Note, it's not the gifts that count but the intention behind them. You can opt for simple cards with handwritten notes or welcome them back with customized supplies at 4allpromos.com.   

Prepare your office for a hybrid team
If your workers have proven they can work from home, the primary goal of bringing them back to the office should be improving collaboration and strong connections. Besides, remote working can also be pretty isolating, especially for those that live alone. But since you cannot ignore the benefits of maintaining remote working conditions, you should consider laying out your office in a way that promotes or supports a hybrid team. Spruce up your office to make it less confining and promote connectivity. Also, maintain the structures or systems that allow your team to work from anywhere. 

Prioritize the mental health of your workers
Physical health should not be your only priority, as mental health also remains one of the most critical issues in any professional environment. Use positive reinforcements to help create a stress-free working environment. Additionally, ensure that you create flexible working hours to ensure that your workers are not stressed out. It will be close to impossible for your working team to give off its best when they're stressed out at work. 

Make every worker feel like part of a family
Finally, create a sense of belonging and make every worker feel like part of a family, not just a business. Frequently check on your workers and communicate cordially with them. You can create all-inclusive social media pages and group chats, where every single member of your business can take an active part.