Kensington Grey, a Toronto-based influencer management agency, has created a strong team culture despite having no physical office. To promote connection among their 63 remote employees, they engage in monthly brainstorming sessions combined with social activities. President and CEO Shannae Ingleton Smith emphasizes the necessity of fostering connections in a remote work environment. Flexday plays a crucial role by offering temporary office setups, allowing teams to collaborate without long-term commitments, enhancing the sentiment of returning to an office, as noted by Justin Raymond, founder of Flexday.
Every month, the company gathers for two days of brainstorming and bonding - part strategy, part social reset. We usually go out for drinks or something afterwards.
Making an effort to create those ties is especially important to Ms. Smith as Kensington Grey's team of 63 all work remotely.
With Flexday, companies can access a familiar office setup...and they can get back into that mode, but they're paying by a credit card, not a long-term lease.
Justin Raymond notes a palpable difference in sentiment when teams return to an office on their terms...they're excited to be back together, but they don’t want it permanently.
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