Teaming in a Hybrid Word & Pay Equity with Sally Loftis

The Manager Track

If you're feeling frustrated and overwhelmed by the lack of team engagement in your remote and hybrid work environments, then you are not alone!

Despite your efforts to encourage collaboration, you may be encountering disengaged or siloed team members.

It's time to address these challenges head-on by intentionally implementing effective strategies to boost team engagement in your remote and hybrid teams.

If that sounds like something you should be paying attention to, then tune into this week's episode of The Manager Track podcast as my guest, Sally Loftis, shares her valuable insights on how to navigate team engagement challenges (and controversial pay disparities!) that plague many teams today.

In this episode, we talked about:

• Mastering the knack of elevating team engagement in remote and hybrid work landscapes.
• Strategies to handle pay equity and address imbalances within firms.
• The keys to effective communication and respecting individual preferences in remote collectives.
• Identifying methods to bolster team engagement and inclusivity within your organization.

Who is Sally Loftis?

Sally Loftis is the Managing Director of Loftis Partners. Sally and her firm have played instrumental roles in mirroring strategy, people, facilitation, and pay justice to more than 54 clients worldwide. From her roots in North Carolina to addressing global work cultures, Sally's remarkable dexterity lies in recognizing and addressing the unique needs of varied workplaces, navigating organizational structures and building effective teaming strategies that drive engagement and collaboration.

Where to Find Sally?

Website: https://www.loftispartners.com/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/loftis-partners

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallyloftisloftis/

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— OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —

• Episode 5: The 4 Ways to Keep Your Team Motivated & Engaged Even While Working Remotely
• Episode 98: Leading a Hybrid Team
• Episode 116: The "Zoom Ceiling"
• Episode 137: How to Create a Strong Team Culture - with Gustavo Razetti

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— CHAPTERS —

00:00:00 - Teaming in a Hybrid World and Pay Equity

00:02:52 - Common Challenges in Team Engagement

00:06:14 - Creating Team Agreements

00:08:08 - Managing Expectations and Productivity Tools

00:11:12 - Building Strong Team Bonds

00:14:23 - Team Engagement and Expectations

00:19:29 - Pay Equity and Manager's Role

00:23:18 - Long-Term Perspective on Pay Equity

00:26:42 - Retaining Exceptional Employees

00:28:01 - Introduction and Ways to Connect

00:28:38 - Teaming in a Hybrid World

00:28:53 - Show Notes and Conclusion

00:29:21 - Additional Resources