Innovation—the lifeblood of progress—is essential for remote teams to not only survive but thrive in the workforce.

Remote work is nothing new, but according to the Pew Research Center’s February 2022 Social & Demographic Trends Project in the (“Covid-19 Pandemic Continues to Reshape Work in America”), remote work became a common reality for many organizations with the 2020 pandemic. Three years later, it is still a hot topic for both employers and employees.
As the world adapted to new challenges, businesses embraced the flexibility and global talent pool that remote teams offer. However, along with the benefits come unique hurdles that can hinder the creativity and innovative spirit that fuel progress. Gallup noted in a January 25, 2023 report (“U.S. Employee Engagement Needs a Rebound in 2023”) that only 32% of workers are engaged with their work. That compared with 36% in 2020, according to NPR (“America, We Have a Problem. People Aren’t Feeling Engaged with Their Work,” January 27, 2023 ).
While trying to increase engagement may seem difficult, there’s one lens that could help: innovative behaviors. Recent findings show that innovation may be the key, as engagement closely correlates with innovative behaviors in all organizations. To implement strategies that foster a culture of innovation, leaders must transcend physical boundaries and instead embrace collective creativity in a way that surpasses the digital barrier.

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