{"id":108521,"date":"2024-10-29T07:33:03","date_gmt":"2024-10-29T13:33:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/?p=108521"},"modified":"2026-03-16T11:46:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T17:46:47","slug":"make-remote-employees-feel-connected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/29\/make-remote-employees-feel-connected\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Remote Employees Feel Connected with Wellness"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/29\/make-remote-employees-feel-connected\/#How_can_employers_help_remote_employees_feel_connected_through_wellness_programs\" >How can employers help remote employees feel connected through wellness programs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/29\/make-remote-employees-feel-connected\/#What_are_10_effective_ways_to_connect_remote_employees_through_wellness_initiatives\" >What are 10 effective ways to connect remote employees through wellness initiatives?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/29\/make-remote-employees-feel-connected\/#1_Friendly_Competition\" >1. Friendly Competition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/29\/make-remote-employees-feel-connected\/#2_Virtual_Activities\" >2. Virtual Activities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/29\/make-remote-employees-feel-connected\/#3_Wellness_App_with_Social_Features\" >3. Wellness App with Social Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/29\/make-remote-employees-feel-connected\/#4_Organize_In-Person_Events\" >4. Organize In-Person Events<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/29\/make-remote-employees-feel-connected\/#5_Include_Remote_Employees_on_Your_Wellness_Committee\" >5. Include Remote Employees on Your Wellness Committee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/29\/make-remote-employees-feel-connected\/#6_Recognize_Remote_Employee_Wellness_Efforts\" >6. Recognize Remote Employee Wellness Efforts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/29\/make-remote-employees-feel-connected\/#7_Create_Virtual_Groups\" >7. Create Virtual Groups<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/29\/make-remote-employees-feel-connected\/#8_Communicate_Effectively\" >8. Communicate Effectively<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/29\/make-remote-employees-feel-connected\/#9_Give_Remote_Employees_Wellness_Rewards_and_Incentives\" >9. Give Remote Employees Wellness Rewards and Incentives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/29\/make-remote-employees-feel-connected\/#10_Community_Volunteering\" >10. Community Volunteering<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/29\/make-remote-employees-feel-connected\/#How_should_employers_choose_a_wellness_program_that_supports_remote_workers\" >How should employers choose a wellness program that supports remote workers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/29\/make-remote-employees-feel-connected\/#How_does_WellSteps_utlize_its_own_remote_wellness_program\" >How does WellSteps utlize it&#8217;s own remote wellness program?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/29\/make-remote-employees-feel-connected\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote executive-summary is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-size:17px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>Executive Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group executive-summary\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>How can employers help remote employees feel connected?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"executive-summary\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Employers can help remote employees feel connected by creating consistent communication, shared experiences, and inclusive wellness opportunities. Regular check-ins, team activities, and access to the same resources as on-site staff build trust and belonging. When connection is prioritized, remote employees are more engaged, motivated, and committed to their work.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-can-employers-help-remote-employees-feel-connected-through-wellness-programs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_employers_help_remote_employees_feel_connected_through_wellness_programs\"><\/span>How can employers help remote employees feel connected through wellness programs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Remote work has changed the way the world does business, and while many employees prefer hybrid and fully remote positions, research shows they\u2019re losing a sense of connection with their coworkers \u2013 and that can negatively impact their wellbeing as well as business outcomes. Conversely, a strong sense of connection can foster wellbeing, positive work environments, and business success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider these insights:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>52% of employees would prioritize great relationship with colleagues over a 10% salary increase<\/strong>, though 66% say they do not have strong connections with their coworkers (<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20240828223844\/https:\/\/www.shrm.org\/executive-network\/insights\/two-thirds-workers-feel-disconnected-colleagues--heres-how-to-help\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HubSpot Hybrid Work Report<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>53% of remote workers say it\u2019s difficult to feel connected to coworkers<\/strong>, suggesting remote settings require effective communication and team-building strategies (<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20251231151517\/https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/business\/remote-work-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forbes Advisor<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Just 28% of fully remote employees feel connected to organization mission and purpose<\/strong> \u2013 down 36% from 2021 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrdive.com\/news\/employee-engagement-rebounds-remote-workers-less-connected-gallup\/691752\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gallup<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Connected employees are 68% less likely to experience burnout<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrcloud.com\/blog\/20-employee-engagement-statistics-you-need-to-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HR Cloud\/Gallup<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>96% of executives say connected employees are more motivated and productive<\/strong> and 75% say employees would give up a lot to work for a company where they feel more connected. C-suite executives say a sense of employee connection is their #1 challenge (<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20250630004452\/https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/markcperna\/2022\/10\/24\/why-a-lack-of-human-connection-is-crippling-your-work-culture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Airspeed\/Forbes<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Clearly, employee connection is critical for success, but how can employers foster connectivity among <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/07\/24\/remote-employee-wellness-programs\/\">remote employees<\/a>? No one wants more meetings, after all.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Home-Office-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Comfortable Home office and spare bedroom\" class=\"wp-image-108524\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Home-Office-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Home-Office-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Home-Office-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Home-Office-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Home-Office-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Home-Office-930x620.jpg 930w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A well-designed wellness program can bridge the gap between working from home and employee connectivity. Wellness programs give employees shared objectives and opportunities to champion one another outside of traditional work roles. They foster a sense of community and belonging, and they also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/reasons-to-have-a-wellness-program-benefits-of-wellness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">influence significant health benefits and business success<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With those goals in mind, here are ten ways to make employees feel connected and drive culture and togetherness with wellness programs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>1. <a href=\"#h-1-friendly-competition\">Friendly competition<\/a><br>2. <a href=\"#h-2-virtual-activities\">Virtual activities<\/a><br>3. <a href=\"#h-3-wellness-app-with-social-features\">Wellness app with social features<\/a><br>4. <a href=\"#h-4-organize-in-person-events\">Organize in-person events<\/a><\/td><td>5. <a href=\"#h-5-include-remote-employees-on-your-wellness-committee\">Include remote employees on your wellness committee<\/a><br>6. <a href=\"#h-6-recognize-remote-employee-wellness-efforts\">Recognize remote employee wellness efforts<\/a><br>7. <a href=\"#h-7-create-virtual-groups\">Create virtual groups<\/a><\/td><td>8. <a href=\"#h-8-communicate-effectively\">Communicate effectively<\/a><br>9. <a href=\"#h-9-give-remote-employees-wellness-rewards-and-incentives\">Give remote employees wellness rewards and incentives<\/a><br>10. <a href=\"#h-10-community-volunteering\">Community volunteering<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/16\/wellness-remote-workers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>6 Strategies for Successful Wellness with Remote Workers<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-10-effective-ways-to-connect-remote-employees-through-wellness-initiatives\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_10_effective_ways_to_connect_remote_employees_through_wellness_initiatives\"><\/span>What are 10 effective ways to connect remote employees through wellness initiatives?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following ideas can help your organization address the challenges of maintaining wellness in a remote work environment. Use them to identify opportunities and strategies for promoting mental health, physical activity, and social connection among distributed teams while creating a supportive work culture with tools that facilitate wellness. Here\u2019s how to stay connected when working remotely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-friendly-competition\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Friendly_Competition\"><\/span>1. Friendly Competition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Friendly competition is a powerful way to help remote employees feel connected. Individual and team-based challenges with gamification, leaderboards, and social tools inspire employees to engage and interact, support one another, and improve their fitness levels.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/explore\/challenges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Organized challenges based on the six pillars of wellness<\/a> are great ways to foster friendly competition, while social features make it easy for employees to connect (learn more about social features below). Challenge ideas include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nutritional and healthy eating challenges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daily exercise challenges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>H20 challenges (drink enough water daily)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Random acts of kindness challenges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step challenges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleep challenges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial wellness challenges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/03\/18\/wellness-challenge-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Fun Workplace Wellness Challenge Ideas<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-virtual-activities\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Virtual_Activities\"><\/span>2. Virtual Activities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Virtual activities are among the best wellness ideas for remote employees because they bring employees together without requiring them to be in the same physical location. The key to successful virtual activities is to make them interesting, fun, thought-provoking, and\/or otherwise valuable to employees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"905\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/remote-working-teams-1024x905.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108525\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/remote-working-teams-1024x905.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/remote-working-teams-300x265.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/remote-working-teams-768x679.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/remote-working-teams-1536x1358.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/remote-working-teams-2048x1810.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>For example, WellSteps has a full library of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/explore\/descriptions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">behavior change campaigns<\/a> every employee participates in virtually. Participants receive email reminders to complete weekly activities, and even though the activities are virtual, all employees are doing them together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other virtual wellness activities for remote employees include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lunch \u2018n learns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online health coaching and fitness classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online nutritional coaching and healthy cooking classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mental health workshops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial planning workshops<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/02\/14\/7-ways-a-virtual-wellness-program-makes-employees-healthy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>7 Ways a Virtual Wellness Program Makes Employees Healthy<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-wellness-app-with-social-features\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Wellness_App_with_Social_Features\"><\/span>3. Wellness App with Social Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wellness apps with social features make it easy for employees to encourage one another and share successes \u2013 as well as exchange some friendly banter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, the WellSteps app features team rooms within team-based campaigns where employees can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>View real-time challenge leaderboards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chat with one another<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Post pictures and videos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Post recent milestones achieved<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Like and comment on one another\u2019s posts to offer encouragement (or perhaps some good-natured trash talking)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share invites to upcoming wellness events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/worksite-wellness-app-for-wellness-tracking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>10 Ways a Worksite Wellness App Can Make Wellness Easy<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-organize-in-person-events\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Organize_In-Person_Events\"><\/span>4. Organize In-Person Events<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Remote employees can still participate in in-person events, which can be a great way to foster lasting connections. Host events at the office or invite remote workers to join your team at community events.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Onsite-wellness-event-for-remote-workers-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108527\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Onsite-wellness-event-for-remote-workers-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Onsite-wellness-event-for-remote-workers-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Onsite-wellness-event-for-remote-workers-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Onsite-wellness-event-for-remote-workers-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Onsite-wellness-event-for-remote-workers-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Onsite-wellness-event-for-remote-workers-930x620.jpg 930w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Some companies will conduct fully on-site open enrollment meetings or host breakout groups that often include information about their wellness programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other in-person wellness activities for remote employees include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>5K charity walk\/runs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Group hikes or kayaking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wellness retreats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sports leagues (pickleball, volleyball, softball, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Company picnics with healthy dishes, volleyball, tug of war, sack races, and other activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/corporate-wellness-ideas-wellness-activities-wellness-initiatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>28 Corporate Wellness Ideas and Activities<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-include-remote-employees-on-your-wellness-committee\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Include_Remote_Employees_on_Your_Wellness_Committee\"><\/span>5. Include Remote Employees on Your Wellness Committee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best wellness programs involve employee-led wellness committees who meet to plan events, challenges, and other activities. Reserve a couple of spots on your committee for remote employees to get them involved with the program design and represent the unique needs, desires, and barriers their fellow remote workers may have. Here are three options for including remote employees:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ask remote workers to come into the office for monthly meetings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow remote employees to videoconference into meetings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hold meetings off-site at local restaurants or parks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/worksite-wellness-committee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How a Worksite Wellness Committee Helps Programs<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-recognize-remote-employee-wellness-efforts\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Recognize_Remote_Employee_Wellness_Efforts\"><\/span>6. Recognize Remote Employee Wellness Efforts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Remote and hybrid employees aren\u2019t in the building every day, so be careful to avoid overlooking them when recognizing your team\u2019s wellness efforts. Ideas include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Showcase remote employee wellness successes on your website, in email newsletters, and on social media<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage on-site staff to congratulate remote employees via email, phone calls, or social media<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure remote employees have access to your wellness app so they appear on leaderboards and can participate in social circles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"966\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/remote-employee-doing-wellness-activity-1024x966.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108526\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/remote-employee-doing-wellness-activity-1024x966.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/remote-employee-doing-wellness-activity-300x283.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/remote-employee-doing-wellness-activity-768x724.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/remote-employee-doing-wellness-activity-1536x1448.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/remote-employee-doing-wellness-activity-2048x1931.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/wellness-program-incentive-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>18 Wellness Program Incentive Ideas<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-create-virtual-groups\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Create_Virtual_Groups\"><\/span>7. Create Virtual Groups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many wellness programs foster idea-sharing and relationship-building with interest-specific groups. Of course, these groups don\u2019t need to meet on-site \u2013 videoconferencing, social platforms, and even email will do \u2013 so you can create virtual groups that make it easy for remote employees to participate. Examples include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Healthy cooking and recipe groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Film groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walking groups that meet outside of work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/08\/20\/wellness-program-success-secrets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>5 Secrets to Successful Corporate Wellness Programs<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-communicate-effectively\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Communicate_Effectively\"><\/span>8. Communicate Effectively<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Effective communication is vital to wellness program success, and that goes for both on-site and remote employees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enroll remote employees to receive all emails, texts, and other notifications so they don\u2019t miss important wellness events and incentives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage employees to engage and champion each other\u2019s achievements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invite remote employees to attend wellness events, virtual and in person<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"802\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Support-remote-workers-with-wellness-1024x802.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108528\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Support-remote-workers-with-wellness-1024x802.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Support-remote-workers-with-wellness-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Support-remote-workers-with-wellness-768x601.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Support-remote-workers-with-wellness-1536x1202.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Support-remote-workers-with-wellness-2048x1603.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/07\/21\/communicate-support-company-wellness-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How Leaders Can Communicate Support for Wellness<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-give-remote-employees-wellness-rewards-and-incentives\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Give_Remote_Employees_Wellness_Rewards_and_Incentives\"><\/span>9. Give Remote Employees Wellness Rewards and Incentives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Employee connection has proven benefits, but some employees respond best to incentives for participating in wellness to achieve that level of connection. Be sure to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Include remote employees in wellness rewards programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer the same incentives to remote employees as you to do on-site staff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide a way to sync wearable activity trackers with your wellness app so remote employees can easily track progress and earn rewards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/08\/07\/top-employee-benefits-brokers-with-stellar-wellness-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Top Employee Benefits Brokers with Stellar Wellness Programs<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-community-volunteering\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Community_Volunteering\"><\/span>10. Community Volunteering<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Community volunteering is a great way to bring on-site and remote staff together and foster connections through shared causes. You can ask employees to organize events based on the causes they support to give them ownership and secure buy-in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When companies select a health-based charity to sponsor, they can learn a lot about their employees (both remote and on-site), and foster deeper connections and common bonds between employees.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/wellness-event-volunteering-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108531\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/wellness-event-volunteering-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/wellness-event-volunteering-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/wellness-event-volunteering-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/wellness-event-volunteering-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/wellness-event-volunteering-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/wellness-event-volunteering-930x620.jpg 930w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Wellness-related community volunteering ideas include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Organize charity walks, runs, or bike rides<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start or help with community gardens planted with healthy vegetables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Volunteer at food banks and promote healthy nutrition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide companionship at local nursing homes and hospitals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Host a health fair and invite community members for free health screenings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/05\/08\/summer-wellness-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>21 Summer Wellness Ideas: Tips for a Happy &amp; Healthy Summer<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-should-employers-choose-a-wellness-program-that-supports-remote-workers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_should_employers_choose_a_wellness_program_that_supports_remote_workers\"><\/span>How should employers choose a wellness program that supports remote workers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Success depends on choosing a wellness program that supports remote workers. Some programs have only recently started to consider remote employees, and their features often seem like afterthoughts and aren\u2019t completely integrated, while others \u2013 such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/explore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WellSteps<\/a> \u2013 have always had a strategy to tailor their programs to include remote employees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, all of WellSteps\u2019 employees are 100% remote, so we understand what organizations need to keep employees connected through wellness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look for programs that cater to remote workers with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mobile wellness apps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Activity tracking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Virtual events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social functions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Man-working-from-home-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108529\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Man-working-from-home-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Man-working-from-home-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Man-working-from-home-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Man-working-from-home-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Man-working-from-home-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Man-working-from-home-930x620.jpg 930w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-does-wellsteps-utlize-it-s-own-remote-wellness-program\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_WellSteps_utlize_its_own_remote_wellness_program\"><\/span>How does WellSteps utlize it&#8217;s own remote wellness program?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At WellSteps, some of our own employee connection initiatives include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Quarterly \u201cjust for fun\u201d meetings where we play interactive games that help us get to know one another<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employee spotlights for all new hires that include photos, favorites, and bucket list items<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cGuess Who\u201d games at every staff meeting in which we\u2019re given clues to try to guess which employee they represent. These games always inspire smiles, laughter, stories, and facts about the highlighted employee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regional outings in which remote employees who live close to one another meet for breakfast, brunch, or lunch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encouraging video camera usage in all our meetings as you can learn a lot about people when you can see them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Company retreats in which all employees travel to one location for a few days of work and fun<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Though not all of these are wellness-based, they do lend insight into our company culture and some of the ways we address the challenges of fully remote work. Ultimately, these features make it easy for remote employees to feel connected because they help provide a seamless, intuitive experience, whether employees participate in the wellness program in the office or at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Make Remote Employees Feel Connected with WellSteps<\/strong><br>Since our founding in 2007, WellSteps has provided tools and resources to help remote employees feel connected with their colleagues. Our wellness programs are designed to meet the challenges of a distributed workforce and ensure all employees can improve their lives across all six pillars of wellness \u2013 physical, mental and emotional, nutritional, occupational, financial, and social. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/explore\/demosignup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Schedule a demo<\/strong><\/a> to discover how WellSteps\u2019 wellness solutions can help remote employees feel connected and influence positive business outcomes.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773683151136\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How can wellness programs help remote employees feel connected to the organization?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Wellness programs are one of the strongest tools for learning how to make remote employees feel connected because they create shared experiences through challenges, team goals, and virtual engagement. Wellness gives remote workers something meaningful to participate in together\u2014not just work tasks.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773683154351\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What strategies help leaders learn how to make remote employees feel connected through wellness?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Leaders who want to know how to make remote employees feel connected should communicate regularly, model participation, and host virtual wellness events. When leaders show up authentically, remote teams feel seen and supported.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773683155155\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What role do technology and mobile tools play in making remote employees feel connected?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Mobile-friendly programs like WellSteps offer an easy way to support how to make remote employees feel connected. Tracking tools, message boards, and custom challenges bring people together regardless of location.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773683155907\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"> Can wellness incentives help remote employees feel more engaged and connected?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes\u2014well-designed incentives make a big difference in how to make remote employees feel connected. When rewards recognize effort and participation instead of outcomes, remote workers feel equally included and valued.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How can employers help remote employees feel connected through wellness programs? Remote work has changed the way the world does business, and while many employees prefer hybrid and fully remote positions, research shows they\u2019re losing a sense of connection with their coworkers \u2013 and that can negatively impact their wellbeing as well as business outcomes.&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/29\/make-remote-employees-feel-connected\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to Make Remote Employees Feel Connected with Wellness<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":108533,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[254,2669],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-108521","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-corporate-wellness-ideas","category-remote-employee-wellness-programs"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.1 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Make Remote Employees Feel Connected with Wellness<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover how to make remote employees feel connected with wellness programs. 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