Virtual workplace | Post-pandemic etiquette: inclusive behaviour for international teams

With restrictions lifting in some countries, many of us are already excitedly packing our briefcases. But while we may be headed back to the office, our commute will never take us back to January 2020.

As workplaces went virtual, our teams have also become more international. The pandemic has kickstarted a new way of working and with it, a new protocol for the workplace. To help you navigate the new work world, Learnlight has drafted this handy guide to post-pandemic etiquette:

1. Mind the time gap

Connecting with colleagues in different time zones can seem like a nightmare. Here are some top tips for ensuring everyone on your team feels included, and has equal access to virtual meetings and events:

• Do we need to meet? Sometimes it will be more efficient for colleagues across time zones to work asynchronously, for example by updating a shared document, Yammer or Slack channel.

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