How to Keep Employees Engaged When Working From Home

Posted on: September 17th, 2025 by Roger Hays

Remote and hybrid work is here to stay, but many organizations still face the challenge of keeping employees engaged outside of the office. Engagement is more than just productivity—it’s about creating connection, purpose, and support, no matter where employees work.

Here are a few strategies to boost engagement in a remote environment:

Communicate Consistently
Clear and regular communication builds trust. Use a mix of video calls, instant messaging, and email updates to keep everyone informed and connected.
Encourage Social Interaction
Remote work can feel isolating. Scheduling virtual coffee breaks, team-building games, or casual check-ins helps employees feel like part of a community.
Recognize Achievements
Celebrating wins—big and small—goes a long way. Whether it’s a shout-out in a team meeting or a quick thank-you note, recognition helps employees feel valued.
Offer Flexibility
One of the biggest perks of working from home is flexibility. Allowing employees to adjust their schedules when possible promotes work-life balance and helps prevent burnout.
Invest in Development
Professional growth keeps employees motivated. Offering access to online training, mentorship, or skill-building opportunities demonstrates your commitment to their future.

Ultimately, engaged employees are happier, more productive, and more likely to remain. With the proper support, remote work can strengthen—not weaken—company culture.

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Roger Hays

President and CEO at PassioHR, Inc.

Roger Hays currently serves as President and CEO of PassioHR, Inc., based in Englewood Colorado. PassioHR was founded in 2021 by Roger after having spent over twenty years working in various positions in the Professional Employer Organization (PEO) market.

His areas of expertise are Human Resources management; Benefits Administration; Government Affairs; and Business Management.

Mr. Hays currently serves as the Chair the Leadership Council for NAPEO in Colorado and serves on their PAC committee, Federal Government Affairs and State Government Affairs Committees as well. In addition to NAPEO Roger is a past Leadership Council Chairman for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Colorado and serves on their PAC committee as well (NFIB is the voice of small business, advocating on behalf of America’s small and independent business owners, both in Washington, D.C., and in all 50 state capitals). He is a past Board President for the Colorado Civil Justice League (Colorado Civil Justice League is the only organization in Colorado focused exclusively on limiting unreasonable lawsuits and preserving common sense in the courtroom). Roger has been appointed by the Governor of Colorado, three times, to serve as a Board member on the Colorado Uninsured Employers Board. (The CUE board was established by the CO legislature to provide financial assistance to individuals injured while working for employers who did not carry workers’ compensation insurance in violation of Colorado Statute.)

Roger spends many hours each Legislative session working with state Legislators in Colorado on behalf of the PEO industry as well as small business in general testifying in front of committees or just interacting with individual legislators on issues important to those groups. He also works with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, serving on a number of taskforces to help guide the department in dealing with Unemployment and Labor issues.

Mr. Hays Graduated from North Dakota State University with a BS Degree in Political Science and is an avid Bison supporter.

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