Work-from-home is not going anywhere soon. So, how will this effect the way we work, particularly the way we work in teams?

• As a new manager, you may be leading a team who you may have never met in person and building trust and camaraderie between people in different time zones poses a unique challenge. But there are ways to bridge the virtual gap and help your team feel more together than alone.
• Add buffer time to your meetings. Start your calls 10 minutes early or leave them open after the meeting is over, so people can stay and catch up.
• Create team rituals to help people bond. From creating special virtual backgrounds to meme Mondays, there are plenty of options.
• Give your team a more frequent way to check in with one another. You can try creating a special Slack channel or a quick, daily stand-up meeting.