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How can I feel belonging in remote or hybrid teams? · Wellbeing Solutions - Ask A Counsellor

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  SPEAKER_00: How can I feel belonging in remote or hybrid teams?
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  SPEAKER_00: Feeling a sense of belonging in a remote or hybrid team can be challenging when you don't have the everyday conversations, shared breaks and spontaneous interactions that happen in an office.
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  SPEAKER_00: You might be doing your job well but still feel disconnected from people around you.
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  SPEAKER_00: Belonging is about feeling accepted, valued, included and connected, even when you aren't physically in the same place.
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  SPEAKER_00: Here are some ways in which you can build meaningful connections with colleagues.
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  SPEAKER_00: Arrange informal chats if you can so you could have a virtual coffee or a quick catch-up that isn't focused entirely on work.
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  SPEAKER_00: Show interest in others, ask colleagues how their week is going or what they enjoy outside of work.
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  SPEAKER_00: Get involved in team conversations, contribute ideas, share experiences and celebrate other people's achievements.
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  SPEAKER_00: Offer help and ask for support as collaboration builds trust and helps you feel that you are part of something.
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  SPEAKER_00: Sometimes feeling disconnected isn't about how often you speak to colleagues.
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  SPEAKER_00: It can be about worrying that you're being overlooked or not feeling recognised or believing that everyone else has a stronger relationship.
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  SPEAKER_00: Think about whether you're interpreting a lack of contact as rejection where there might be other explanations.
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  SPEAKER_00: Consider thinking about are you waiting for others to include you or could you take small steps towards connecting?
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  SPEAKER_00: Small repeated moments of connection can gradually help you feel more comfortable, confident and included.
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  SPEAKER_00: One important question to consider is do you feel that you struggle to belong because you work remotely and miss social contact or because you feel excluded or overlooked by your colleagues?
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  SPEAKER_00: If you are thinking of harming yourself or feel unsafe, please call your local emergency number or crisis loan.