The data is staggering: over the past five years, feelings of loneliness and disconnection in the workplace have increased dramatically. Yet during the same period, remote and hybrid work have unlocked powerful benefits—including greater productivity, flexibility, and improved work-life balance. So what’s missing?

The truth is that connection isn’t about how often we interact—it’s about the quality of our interactions. Belonging, trust, and psychological safety don’t happen by accident in any workplace, and they require even more intention when teams work remotely.

In this session, we’ll explore research-based frameworks and practical strategies for building genuine connection in remote environments. We’ll look at what makes virtual interactions meaningful, why connection can break down across distance, and how leaders can design structures and rituals that help distributed teams feel more cohesive, engaged, and supported.

Participants will reflect, discuss, and apply actionable tools that elevate connection during meetings, one-on-ones, collaborative work, and informal interactions. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with strategies you can use immediately to foster trust, enhance culture, and build a remote team environment where people feel seen, valued, and connected—no matter where they are logging in from.