Post-covid: how to re-engage your teams
In June 2020, we invited guest presenters Emma Bridger and Belinda Gannaway to take us through their engagement reset workshop.

THE AUTHOR
Lisa Pantelli, head of content & community
COVID-19 has forced a sudden shift in the way we work. There were an estimated 4.5 billion people worldwide whose movement is restricted by some kind of lockdown.
It’s not just the economy that has been in free-fall. Once the immediate emergency passes, there are longer-term challenges which we need to rise to. Data from Harris Interactive in May 2020 suggest we have our work cut out:
- 39% of employees say they feel less productive than before the pandemic
- 37% say their mental health has declined
- 38% report increased feelings of loneliness
- 29% feel a lower sense of community
- 20% say they are not OK spending time alone for work
As we move from lockdown to the new normal, the way organisations plan, prepare, and respond will make all the difference to their engagement and subsequent performance.
To meet the demands of the “4th Wave” organisations need to support employee engagement and wellbeing through the following phases:
- React
- Adapt
- Renew
There has never been a more critical time for organisations to adapt and renew their approach to employee engagement and communications. If you haven’t already, now is the time to rethink your employee engagement strategy and approach.
During this Employee Engagement Reset workshop, Belinda and Emma shared with attendees the practical tools, insight, and inspiration to do it.
Now is the time to adopt a more transformational approach – an approach that is both agile and human-centered. An approach that will help you navigate the challenges of today and the coming months as we shift from adapt to renew.
Watch the replay of the session here.
The rest of this article is available on our member portal…
What we’re talking about…
Browse the type of content you can expect as a member of our community
MEMBERS CHANNEL
Analysis & Metrics
Advice and guidance on undertaking analysis and measuring success of your digital workplace.
Browse >>
MEMBERS CHANNEL
Culture & Engagement
Creating inspiring and positive workplaces by powerfully combining technology and people.
Browse >>
MEMBERS CHANNEL
Project Management
Practical advice, templates and support to help you design and deliver a world-class digital workplace.
Browse >>
MEMBERS CHANNEL
Diversity & Inclusion
Workplaces excel when they embrace diversity. Get guidance to help you build truly diverse businesses at all levels.
Browse >>
MEMBERS CHANNEL
Strategy & Leadership
Helping you deliver a strategically-driven approach accross all aspects of your digital workplace.
Browse >>
MEMBERS CHANNEL
Channels
Maximise the impact and reach of your communication channels with case studies, research and tips.
Browse >>
MEMBERS CHANNEL
Content
Ideas and the latest trends for delivering content with an impact.
Browse >>
MEMBERS CHANNEL
Technology & Platforms
Members get a wealth of information, case studies and insight on how others have made different platforms work.
Browse >>
MEMBERS CHANNEL
Technologies of the future
What do we need to be planning ahead for? Everything you need to know about workplace technology of the future.
Browse >>
Get access
Want to read this content? Find out about becoming a member of our comminity for IC professionals, leaders and I.T specialists


If you are seeking information to support you with communication strategies within your organisation then take it further than our online resources. Find out how our team of experts can join with your to discover solutions, develop ideas and deliver change.