Employees out of sight, out of mind?

Abstract

Purpose

Out of sight, out of mind is not a new phenomenon. It is always been a challenge for employers with a distributed workforce. However, what is new is the scale, so employers need to address this problem, and fast.

Design/methodology/approach

Company culture, checking in, keeping on top of communication and thinking about the team at all times are all vital to keeping employees top of mind.

Findings

By thinking about all of these areas of a workplace, employers will ensure their employees are happy, engaged and retained.

Originality/value

To help employers ensure the out of sight, out of mind phenomenon ends in 2023, here are the four top tips for employers to keep out of sight and in mind.

Citation

Hough, T. (2023), "Employees out of sight, out of mind?", Strategic HR Review, Vol. 22 No. 5, pp. 151-154. https://doi.org/10.1108/SHR-05-2023-0029