So, you’ve got a team scattered across the globe, each member typing away at their keyboards from their own homes, coffee shops, co-working spaces, or maybe even hammocks – if they’re lucky!
It’s becoming more common for teams to adopt remote, hybrid and dispersed working.
And while this kind of working brings freedom and flexibility, it also comes with its own set of challenges and pain points.
Remote working surveys help you collect insights and uncover issues to tackle them head-on.
The purpose of a remote working survey is to gather insights into the experiences of remote employees, including their challenges, successes, and suggestions for improvement.
It serves as a tool for you to understand and optimise remote work dynamics, address any issues that may arise, and nurture a supportive and productive remote work setup.
(And if you aren’t already a remote-first organisation, a remote working survey is a good way to understand if it’s something your employees would like to adopt.)
Surveying your remote workers is super important because it allows you to gain valuable insights into the unique challenges faced by them – such as feelings of isolation, barriers in communication, and maintaining work-life balance.
By understanding these challenges and the unique experiences of your remote employees, you will be able to fine-tune existing strategies and implement new policies to support your team.
Yes, employees have every right to request to work more flexibly – which can include working remotely and working from home.
Changes to the flexible working legislation mean that from 6 April 2024, employees will be able to submit a right to work flexibly request from day one of their employment and will also be allowed to submit two flexible working requests in any 12 month period.
As an employer, you don’t have to accept the flexible working request – however you must have a valid reason to deny the request.
When it comes to choosing what survey questions to ask remote workers, it’s essential to address the unique challenges and differences they face in their day-to-day work, while also asking about their general experiences, thoughts, and feelings.
The most common challenges face by dispersed and remote teams often include issues with communication, feelings of isolation, lack of engagement and wellbeing.
And while every organisation is different, by aligning survey questions with challenges faced, you will gather valuable insights to tailor support and understand what is and isn’t working for your team.
At Stribe we’re all about bringing teams together, whether they’re in the same building or on different continents.
We specialise in employee surveys for remote, hybrid and dispersed teams.
Our user-friendly interface makes it a breeze to create and distribute pulse surveys, ensuring maximum participation and candid feedback.
Plus, our advanced analytics give you the deep dive you need to uncover trends, spot opportunities for improvement, and make data-driven decisions that drive your team forward.
Starting out her early career as a journalist, Jade Madeley is an accomplished content writer with 8+ years’ experience across business, personal finance, SaaS, human resources and employee engagement. Working with Stribe, she crafts insightful content that brings complex HR topics to life and drives meaningful action.
