Global Work From Home Day is April 10th, 2024; how is your company recognizing this day? According to nationaltoday.com, “Remote work is not a new concept and existed long before the digital age, but the Industrial Revolution saw an increased number of people working collectively in offices, warehouses, and other places. Getting up early in the morning and commuting to work to spend at least nine hours became the norm, so when more and more people started choosing jobs that gave them the ability to work from home, and the digitization of jobs became widespread, it all created a frenzy around remote working.” Keep reading to get six ideas on how your company can recognize Global Work From Home Day this year!

Here are six ways to recognize Global Work From Home Day:

Host a Virtual Meetup: Organize a video call where the team can socialize, share experiences, and discuss their home office setups. Hosting a virtual meetup fosters team spirit and makes everyone feel connected, even when physically apart.

Provide Learning Opportunities:
You can offer access to online courses or workshops that can help improve your team’s remote work skills. Providing learning opportunities could include time management, digital tools training, or mental health resources.

Flexible Working Hours:
Give your team more control over their work hours on this day. It shows trust in their time management and acknowledges the balancing act of work and home life.

Send Care Packages:
Small tokens of appreciation, such as care packages with snacks, office supplies, or company swag, can make employees feel valued and improve their home office environment.

Public Acknowledgement:
You can use your company’s communication channels, like newsletters or social media, to publicly thank your team for their dedication and adaptability to remote work. Highlighting specific achievements can be incredibly motivating.

Encourage Health and Wellness:
Promote a “long lunch” for physical activity, offer a yoga or meditation session via video call, or share resources on maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Encouraging wellness demonstrates care for your team’s well-being beyond work tasks.

Implementing these initiatives marks Global Work From Home Day and strengthens your team’s morale and productivity in the long run.

If you want to learn more about Global Work From Home Day’s history, click here. If you want to share how your business or team is getting involved, contact connect@cuyeast.org, and we’ll feature you in our following newsletter!