[Coronavirus countermeasures] How to communicate internally during telework

Hello, this is Sakashita from the management department.

The state of emergency due to the new coronavirus infection has finally been lifted!

Due to the impact of the current coronavirus pandemic, I think that more and more companies will continue to actively use telework

[Company system] What I felt after trying remote work/telework [Coronavirus countermeasures]

In my previous article, I wrote about my thoughts on teleworking

The biggest challenge when working remotely is lack of communication

This time, in order to promote internal communication during telework,

Here's how we communicate at Beyond!

Internal communication methods

Use our online phone tool

In our company, there are many departments that work in teams rather than individually,

To create an atmosphere where people feel comfortable talking to you, just like when you're at work,

We use our online phone tool to ensure we are always available to contact you!

You can freely turn the camera and audio on or off, and they can only be turned on when you want to call out or speak to someone

online drinking party

Due to the self-restraint of events such as drinking parties, there will be fewer drinking parties between employees,

We are holding an online drinking party

This year's welcome party for new employees was also held online, and regular drinking parties are held with open participation

I found it very convenient because I could have drinking parties with members who were based in different locations

The company covers the costs associated with online drinking parties

You can buy your favorite food and drink individually and you can go to bed right away,

I would like to continue holding online drinking parties in the future

Online Lunch

Our company has always had a lunch system in place to encourage communication between members

Because we can't meet in person, we want members to communicate with each other frequently

This lunch program is also available online!

The cost of this lunch is also covered by the company

Coffee break time

I feel that it's important to have a moderate amount of small talk, because talking about work alone can be suffocating

Using the online telephone tool, from 3:00 p.m. for approximately 30 minutes,

We have a time where we can all chat and take a break

When I was in the office, I could casually chat, but when I was working remotely, it was difficult to do so

These opportunities are really important

Company networking event (game tournament)

Our company has a system for internal networking events, which we hold online even during teleworking

Minecraft Tournament

People who have done it before and people who are doing it for the first time split into teams

I had a lot of fun building a house and killing zombies

*The cost of purchasing the software is covered by the company

Werewolf Game Tournament

The Werewolf game has been popular for quite some time now!

It was a game I wasn't very good at, but when I played it again after a long time, I had a lot of fun!

The more people there are, the more complicated the game becomes, and the more heated the psychological battle becomes with tactics and nonsense

It can also improve your communication skills!

You can communicate even if your location or environment changes!

In response to the current coronavirus outbreak,

I'm sure there are many companies that have suddenly switched to teleworking

Business is running smoothly, but "communication has become more difficult..."

For those who think, "I need a chance to refresh myself at work..."

I hope that the efforts we are making will be helpful to you