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Working remotely has a lot of perks, both for a company and its employees. Employers save money by avoiding the expenses that come with a traditional office and can choose the best people for their team regardless of their location. Remote workers get to enjoy more flexibility, get rid of the annoying daily commute, and spend more time at home with their families.

Although many organizations already saw these benefits and were trending toward remote workforces, the coronavirus pandemic forced others to abruptly shift to a work-from-home model (even if they didn’t want to). With this came several new challenges. A primary one being a lack of perceived connection. However, there are several tools and strategies you can implement to help your remote team feel more connected.

Building strong connections is a key part of building a strong business. Here’s how to make your remote work team feel more connected.

1. Keep an open line of communication.
One of the most effective ways to make your team feel connected is to make them feel heard. Keeping an open dialogue of constant communication and feedback is important for every company, especially those with remote workforces. 

2. Provide honest, frequent feedback.
Another way to improve employee engagement and connectivity is by offering frequent feedback. Feedback is a great way to not only show your remote workforce that you are paying attention to their contributions.

3. Use collaboration tools.
Your remote workers need to be able to easily communicate with each other. Sending off an email and waiting to receive the response just won’t cut it in today’s work environment.