Reigniting Company Culture in a Remote World: The Strategic Advantage

Company culture is often relegated to an afterthought, with "sunshine committees" taking on tasks like planning birthday posts or organizing after-work happy hours—added responsibilities on top of an already full workload. As a result, these culture initiatives frequently fall by the wayside, especially during busy periods.

Research from the Firm of the Future highlights that companies with poor culture often suffer from undesirable work environments, leading to high employee turnover. On the other hand, organizations that foster a positive culture not only retain employees more effectively, reducing turnover costs, but also find it easier to attract new talent.

The shift to remote work following the 2020 pandemic has fundamentally changed the way employees connect. Gone are the spontaneous desk-side chats, shared treats in the break room, or collective celebrations of achievements. Today, these connections are often reduced to emails or weekly meetings, stripping away much of the human element that fosters a strong workplace culture.

At Recess, we remove the guesswork by creating tailored, short bonding experiences that allow your team to connect and reignite the human aspect often missing in remote work. By partnering with us for culture consulting, you’re not just enhancing employee satisfaction—you’re making a strategic investment in your company’s long-term success and profitability.