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Employees want to feel like they ’ re working with real people , not just email addresses or Slack headshots . Reducing synchronous work can impact their sense of camaraderie . To counter this , encourage personal connections , even asynchronously . For instance : Start a weekly tradition where team members share themed personal photos ( e . g ., pets , vacations ). Create a messaging channel for sharing GIFs that describe their current mood each morning . Team Challenges : Organize fun , light-hearted challenges such as step-count competitions , book clubs , or cooking contests , where participants share their progress or results asynchronously . Implement pulse surveys to regularly gauge team morale , workload , and well-being , ensuring anonymity , focusing on actionable insights , and following up with transparent communication and improvements .
Asynchronous work environment as a new trend in HR : How to-s ?
Create templates and other resources
Making it easier for your team to work without real-time conversations increases the likelihood they will . Templates can streamline processes by reducing the need for constant discussion . Use forms for work requests or templated documents for weekly updates to seamlessly integrate async communication into your team ’ s routines .
At Magnus , we ' ve recently developed several templates to enhance communication within our HRmanagement team .
Here ’ s some items from the list of templates we ’ ve designed for executives : 1 . Weekly update template : Step-bystep guidance for implementing weekly team meetings and ensuring smooth execution . 2 . Monthly / Weekly Manager ’ s Checklist : A checklist of essential tasks and reviews for managers to complete each month or week , with space for notes . 3 . What If ’ s Knowledge Base : A resource for handling various situational challenges with employees , such as dealing with missed deadlines . 4 . Vacancy request form template : A standardized process for submitting and approving job vacancy requests , including a Job Profile Questionnaire for detailed role information .