It’s hard to see when your people are having anxiety or difficulties when they are remote. The issues can suddenly arise from nowhere, but really hints may have been on display…. I check for signs of anxiety in my team remotely:

• cancelling meetings at the last minute
• not turning up at short notice
• not participating, just staying quiet
• being unprepared for meetings
• unable to reach team members by phone etc
• not paying attention to the detail at work
• missing deadlines, not communicating up front
• deviations from their regular baseline and actions
• lacking accountability on tasks

Just a few early warning signs someone may need help that come to mind. Anyone have more ways of seeing if remote workers are struggling?