Despite recent relaxations of coronavirus restrictions, staff who can work from home continue to do so across Japan. For managers managing a remote team for the first time, making sure their team’s wellbeing is cared for – while also maintaining productivity – may prove challenging.

Hays, the leading recruiting expert, has launched a free online training portal designed to help employers and teams in Japan grow the skills they need to function effectively and thrive in the face of Covid-19.

According to Richard Eardley, Managing Director of Hays Japan, working from home can be an isolating and lonely experience. But looking after your wellbeing is key to staying mentally and physically healthy whilst still being a productive and effective worker. To ensure you perform your best at this difficult time, Richard offers seven tips that can help maintain wellbeing while working remotely.

Remote working can sometimes create obstacles to communication, collaboration, relationship building and accessibility which may result in an impact of workplace culture. Richard Eardley, Managing Director at Hays Japan, shares 5 ways employers can maintain their workplace culture remotely and successfully manage from afar.

For employers in Japan who are hiring remotely, here are five tips that are essential to conducting a successful video interview and landing the right candidate for the role.