3 Mental Health Checks for Remote Teams

Mental health is just as important as physical health for a distributed team

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many companies trying out remote work with their employees for the first time. There can be a steep learning curve for employees and managers during the transition to distributed team. The health crisis came upon us so suddenly that many teams are finding that learning curve to be even steeper than usual.

Whether this remote work is a temporary until after the community health crisis resolves, or you plan on a long-term transition to a distributed team, one important thing for managers to do is check on the mental health of their team.

Especially in the current climate of fear and anxiety about physical health and the future of the economy, it’s critical to ensure employees have the mental health resources they need to navigate this transition successfully. The following are three ways managers and teammates can help out their coworkers, even in a virtual environment.