How S&P Global made the transition to WFH while ensuring employees felt supported, connected, recognized and rewarded

One of the most difficult of last year’s many challenges was the near-universal transition to a remote workforce, sometimes implemented in just days—or a week or two—even for large, global organizations.

And then following the transition, organizations had to figure out on the fly how to sustain morale, keep up employee engagement, find new ways to support culture, and ensure participation in well-being initiatives. Virtual happy hours were rolled out. Remote steps competitions and yoga sessions replaced the in-person versions. But more was needed. Organizations had to support workers juggling work and life responsibilities with kids home from school. They had to address burnout and isolation.

These issues and more will be addressed at the upcoming Workplace Wellness Conference on April 21^st. We caught up with Pilar Morales, one of the speakers on the session “Work From Home Strategies For 2021 and Beyond.” In this Q&A, Morales offers a preview of her session.

Workplace Wellness Insider: What challenges exist in long-term work-from-home strategies?