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Today’s modern office is chock full of channels for communicating with our colleagues.

It’s best to send quick updates asynchronously, especially if the employees work outside the office. Survey says 52% of remote workers prefer to avoid real-time conversations, opting for email when it comes to external communication.

Surveys also say that 54% of employees feel emails can lead to miscommunication and many have a hard time getting responses to their emails, too. If it’s a quick question that doesn’t require too much follow-up to answer. Use instant messaging.

What if you need to brainstorm for a new project? When working with brand new divergent ideas, it’s better to hop on a quick call instead of relying on written communication. A majority of employees say it’s hard to capture complex topics or data. 47% find it difficult to spark a brainstorm with text-based communication.

Remember that 44% of employees find it frustrating when colleagues communicate something in the wrong place with a little forethought for the channel you choose.

Video Transcript: Ping, Ring, or Email

Today’s modern office is chock-full of channels for communicating with our colleagues. Can you spot the right one for these common messages? Let’s play Ping, Ring, or Email!

Would you ping, ring, or email a client with a project update?

Uh, ring?

Ooh, nope! The answer we’re looking for is “Email.” For external contacts, it’s best to send quick updates asynchronously — especially if they work outside the office.

Survey says 52% of remote workers prefer to avoid real-time conversations, opting for email when it comes to external communication.

Next up: how should you ask your teammate a quick question?
Ping?
Ding ding ding! The answer is ping!
Survey says that 54% of employees feel emails can lead to miscommunication, and many have a hard time getting responses to their emails, too. If it’s a quick question that doesn’t require too much follow-up to answer, use instant messaging.

What if you need to brainstorm for a new project?

Ring!

Ring is right, I just like that buzzer sound.

When working with brand-new, divergent ideas, it’s better to hop on a quick call instead of relying on written communication.

A majority of employees say it’s hard to capture complex topics or data in written messages, and 47% find it difficult to spark a brainstorm with text-based communication.

That’s our game, folks! And remember: 44% of employees find it frustrating when colleagues communicate something in the wrong place. With a little forethought for the channel you choose, everybody can win big.

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Video Transcription: Introducing Your Team | About Us Video Template

We’re Creative Ink, a boutique communications agency that thinks big. This is our quick intro video to help you get familiar with our team.

Sam is our director and account manager. She is responsible for dazzling clients and then bringing the brief to the rest of the team.

Andre is our talented stylist and photographer and has an incredible eye for detail.

Billy is the resident writer, who crafts sublime sentences and checks for errant apostrophes.

When the images and coffee are all prepared it goes to Allison, our graphic designer, who packages it all neatly.

And ensuring the project gets seen we have Anita, our marketing manager. She’s a social media guru.

The team wouldn’t be complete or paid on time without Sandeep in accounting. As a team, you’ll find us at Friday Happy Hour sharing pizza and beer. It’s one of our long-standing traditions that we’ve even taken virtual.

Well, that’s us. Welcome to the team. We are Creative Ink. We all look forward to working with you.

Tips for using this template

• In the opening segment introduce your team with a short description of what the department or company does
• The video explains what a team member does in their individual role as well as giving an overall snapshot of the team’s workflow for greater context
• Consider adding some fun facts about the team

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In this video, we have used sound effects from our library and paired them with a visual that may or may not be the same. Can you identify the sound effect?

Have fun exploring the sound effect library and bringing your stories to life.

Video Transcription: Thinking Outside the Box with Sound FX

It’s Sound FX, the game where you figure out what sound effect
from the studio library is used in the scene. Fingers on buzzers. Here we go! What sound effect was used in this scene?

• Was it A.forest, B.cell phone buzz? The answer is B.cell phone buzz.
• What sound effect was used in this scene? Was it A.pig eating, B.drill? The answer is A.pig eating.
• What sound effect was used in this scene? Was it A.heartbeat, B.punch?The answer is a.heartbeat. What sound effect was used in this scene?
• Was it A.in the train, B.dragster idle? The answer is B.dragster idle.
• What sound effect was used in this scene? Was it A.waterfall crash, B.frying? The answer is B.frying.
• What sound effect was used in this scene? Was it a.explosion, b.body fall? The answer is A.explosion.

Well, that’s about all we have time for today. It’s been a pleasure playing, Sound FX.

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Other videos in this series:

• Course introduction
• Interpreting nonverbal communication cues
• Communicating the importance of time off
• Reducing virtual meeting overload

Video Transcription: Managing remote teams’ mental health | Promoting wellness and self-care

[Narrator] Humans typically have a hard time with change under normal circumstances. Now with COVID 19, the world is learning new ways to live life and build community and work, which can heighten feelings of frustration, anxiety, and stress. It’s important for organizations to lead with mental health in mind by creating a supportive space for teams.

Before COVID, almost 60% of employees never spoke to anyone at work about their mental health status. Many aren’t aware of the resources available or are afraid to use them. So what can managers do to support their team’s mental health? Lead by example. Being honest about your own mental health will help create that supportive space. Let’s take a look!

[Manager] Hi, everyone. I’ve been having a hard time these past few days. Feeling a bit anxious about all the changes that are happening. I’m trying to focus on what I can control, so I decided to participate in our remote meditation session this morning as part of my self-care. It helped me feel a little calmer to start the day. Has anyone else tried the session yet? What else are you doing for self-care these days?

As a reminder, don’t forget that BusCorpCo wants to help you deal with the challenges of working remotely. If you need to adjust your schedule to accommodate childcare, caregiving, or sickness, please trust we will work with you to be as flexible as possible. I’ll be setting up weekly check-ins with each of you to talk about any concerns.

I’m confident in the work we’re doing as a team and appreciate that you’re all trying to adjust to your new work environment. If you’re experiencing feelings of self-isolation or having trouble adjusting, please remember you can reach out to me directly or to the Employee Assistance Program. This program is confidential and designed to help employees when needed. I know this is tough, but I also know we can handle this together!

[Narrator] Organizations need to ensure that their employees understand the mental health benefits and resources available. Be specific with phone numbers and websites. Reiterate organizational support. And, lead by example through honesty, communication, and compassion.

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These extra video calls are leading to meeting fatigue and it’s draining employees’ energy. Video calls are important and have their place, but they also force us to focus more on conversations in order to absorb information. This video offers managers tips for helping their employees fight video meeting fatigue.

Other videos in this series:

• Course introduction
• Interpreting nonverbal communication cues
• Communicating the importance of time off
• Promoting wellness and self-care 

Video Transcription: Managing Remote Teams’ Mental Health | Reducing Virtual Meeting Overload

[Narrator] Are you dreading another video work meeting? Do you wish you could just call in to a meeting like the good old days? Are you tired at the end of the day from attending multiple video calls?
Well, you might be experiencing video conferencing fatigue. Yes, it’s a thing. A real thing.

These days, we’ve not only been video conferencing for work, but also for maintaining connections with family and friends. That’s a lot of video chatting!

Employee: I just got off my 3rd video meeting today. The thing that gets me about these video calls is maintaining constant eye contact. And you need to overly express yourself so the person can see your reactions. If you look away, it looks like you aren’t paying attention. It’s exhausting to pay that close attention on video calls multiple times a day!

[Narrator] Meeting overload was around even before the coronavirus pandemic. Over one-quarter (26%) of professionals think meetings are unproductive or unnecessary, with nearly half (48%) of managers saying there are more meetings than required in a week.

So what can managers do to help their teams ease the pain of video conferencing fatigue?

[Manager] I know most of you have been participating in many video meetings these days. I wanted to talk to you about some tips I have for managing video conferencing fatigue.

• Avoid multitasking and stay present. It’s easy to get distracted by instant messaging or emails but staying present will limit the amount of energy used during the calls. Multitasking can cost you as much as 40 percent of your productive time!
• Take breaks! On long calls, while you are listening, turn off your camera at times to give your eyes a break from trying to read everyone’s facial expressions.
• Take the meeting on a walk using your phone instead! Walking meetings are known to improve creativity, and probably reduce stress!

[Narrator] Do what you can to support video breaks to help reduce video conferencing fatigue. Encourage your employees to make the best decision for their mental health!

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During any kind of stressful time, and now when people may feel lucky to have a job, employees might find it more difficult to request time away. But it’s important to take a break. Time away improves mental clarity, productivity, and focus. When your employees are recharged, it leads to better outcomes for them and better outcomes for the company.

Other videos in this series:

• Course introduction
• Interpreting nonverbal communication cues
• Reducing virtual meeting overload
• Promoting wellness and self-care 

Video Transcription: Managing Remote Teams’ Mental Health | Encouraging PTO to Recharge

[Narrator] Paid Time Off or PTO gives people time to relax and recharge, leading to a more enjoyable and productive work environment for everyone. In these unprecedented times, however, taking time off may not seem like a priority or it may even feel like a huge ask.
Since our offices are now in our homes and kids are being homeschooled, leaving work behind is more challenging than ever. In fact, one in five Americans feel their company shames employees who take allotted vacation time.

So, what can managers do to support their teams in taking PTO?

Lead by example! Leadership can encourage employees to be intentional about their self-care while working remotely and take time off to unplug and recharge. Whether it’s to work on a home project, read a book, or go for a long walk, even small breaks from work can make a significant difference in your energy and stress levels.

[CEO] Here at BusCorpCo, we’re firm believers in the importance of taking PTO, especially during these stressful times. It’s important to recognize the need to take a break from work, even if it’s just for a day. Our PTO policy is in place for this very reason.

Personally, I’m going to take 2 days off next week to unplug and recharge. Even though we are unable to take a regular vacation right now, I plan to sleep in, exercise, and read during my time off, if my kids let me. Work with your managers to get your PTO scheduled and don’t forget to plan for the remainder of the year. Your managers will be setting up 1:1s to review your PTO schedule soon.

[Manager] You’ve been working so hard lately, you deserve some time off!” I noticed you haven’t used any PTO this year. I want to make sure you feel comfortable taking time off and know how to request it.

[Narrator] Your organization has a PTO policy for a reason. Positive reinforcement is the key to letting people know they can use their PTO.

As a manager, take note of employees who don’t take time off and let them know it’s ok to do so.

Let’s make the most of things and allow vacation days to serve their purpose – to refresh employees and provide a space to get away from the stress of day-to-day work. Let your teams know it’s more important now than ever before to rest and recover.

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View other videos in this series:

• Course introduction
• Communicating the importance of time off 
• Reducing virtual meeting overload
• Promoting wellness and self-care

Video Transcript: Nonverbal Communication Cues

In times of ambiguity, employees may experience a range of emotions.

Sometimes, anxiety, frustration, and uncertainty can be hard to notice. So, what can managers do to support their team’s mental health during these unique times?

Listen. Pay attention. Ask.

People’s nonverbal communication cues—the way they listen, look, move, and react is a natural part of communication. In fact, research shows up to 93% of communication impact comes from nonverbal cues.

Tuning in to nonverbal cues can help managers gain valuable insight into their teams. However, in today’s remote workforce, nonverbal cues are limited to facial expressions. So the simple act of paying attention to nonverbal cues can be challenging.

Let’s take a look:

ANIMATED CHARACTER 1:  How is everyone doing today?

ANIMATED CHARACTER 2: Oh, fine.

ANIMATED CHARACTER 3: OK. Great.

ANIMATED CHARACTER 1: Heads up I’m going to set up 1:1s with each of you this week to check in. Now let’s dive into the project updates.

I noticed you looked frustrated on the video call? Is there something that I can help you with?

I noticed you were quiet on the call. I wanted to get your thoughts on the project. How do you think it’s going?

I noticed you looked confused on the call. I wanted to check in and make sure you are understanding the project requirements?

NARRATOR: Managers don’t need to fix things for employees, but they can work to create a positive space that allows for productivity and improved performance. While some people are highly skilled at interpreting nonverbal communication, others may need to make an effort.

Listening, paying attention, and asking your employees about nonverbal cues will make you a better communicator and a better teammate!

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