"After five years as a remote workplace, we can confidently say it is possible to build and sustain real connection, even from a distance. However, even with a head start of more than a decade of building culture together in-office, creating a strong remote culture isn't without its challenges. Headlines continue to remind us that workers are feeling increasingly lonely and disconnected at work, and we're not immune to this broader societal trend, either."
"On the Culture team, our goal is to connect employees not just to their teammates, but also to our mission and shared values, even as we collaborate globally. Meaningful connections happen more often in intimate settings, which is why we've started small-group dinners in local metros, often at outstanding local businesses like Little Maven and Maydan. These experiences both foster real conversation and belonging, and also bring our mission to life by celebrating and supporting the very places that make our local communities unique."
Yelp's five-year remote experience shows remote teams can form and sustain meaningful connections despite loneliness trends and cultural challenges. The Culture team prioritizes connecting employees to colleagues, mission, and shared values across time zones. The company uses pilots and intimate, local experiences — like small-group dinners at neighborhood businesses — to foster real conversation, belonging, and support for local communities. These localized gatherings give many remote hires their first in-person interactions with cross-department colleagues, encourage camaraderie, and build lasting bonds. These tactics integrate mission-driven community support with intentional, personal interactions to unify a dispersed workforce.
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