Three Simple Questions to Check In with Your People

Do you find yourself asking the same questions every time you log in to another Zoom meeting? It’s easy to fall into a routine, whether you’re in the office or working from home and talking to your coworkers through a screen.

Depending on the setting — one-on-one, small group, large group, etc. — you can consider adjusting these questions to fit your audience.

At this point, the majority of us know how Zoom makes the speaker stand out by highlighting their box on the screen. Some people might not want to stand out as much when the group is asked a question, so you could ask your team members to submit their answers individually.

Whatever the situation, engaging with your people is one of the most important components of keeping your business relevant, functional and, most of all, human.

With that said, here are three simple questions that will engage you and your people alike.

How can I support you?

By showing your people that you want to support them at work, they’ll feel more enabled to do their jobs to the fullest. Feeling appreciated is an important aspect of an employee’s morale.

This question also sparks dialogue among you and your people. For example, if you were to instead ask “Can…