Are you struggling to build high-performing teams, especially in an ever-changing hybrid work environment?

While it is critical to step up your digital game, it is equally important to pay close attention to your employees’ needs, such as staying connected with the people around them. This is referred to as social well-being. It may sound ironic as we live in a digitally connected world, but our social needs often are not completely fulfilled in a hybrid work environment. This is demonstrated in research studies by Thomsons Online Benefits: people yearn for social connections at work with 56% of the survey respondents saying that they would enjoy celebrating milestones, and 45% prefer after-work drinks on Fridays.

Creating high-performing teams is more than simply recruiting talented superstars, and equipping them with the resources to work. As leaders, you need to create opportunities that help foster authentic work relationships among your team members. One of the ways is to conduct personal conversations with them to identify their common interests. Also, you could arrange some social outings, such as cafe-hopping, hiking, etc. Spending time building better work relationships with your team members can help turn them into friends and improve teamwork. 

Remember, humans are innately social creatures and we crave staying connected with others and a sense of belonging. Teams who know that companies take care of their needs and well-being are more likely to perform better. In other words, relationships are one of the crucial factors that determine team performance.

Interested in finding out more about how you can build high-performing teams that lead to better organisational performance? We have the right solution for you.

Budaya Training Series is a monthly training programme that aims to enhance your employees’ learning and application of skills to improve their performance and engagement. Our topics are based on engagement dimensions, such as recognition, introspection, relationship, growth, wellness, ambassadorship, and satisfaction. The great news is that it is available with HRD Corp registered courses. Our programme also comes with an employee engagement app and real-time people analytics.

If you need help understanding how Budaya Training Series helps in boosting your team’s performance, our friendly experts are ready to advise you. Schedule a free personal consultation or email us at budaya@leaderonomics.com to get started today.