Do you know that work-from-home dads are the best dads in the world? Why? Because they are not just earning for their families but also developing a connection with their families. It's important to celebrate and surprise your virtual assistant this Father’s Day.
According to a survey conducted in the US, 18% of work-from-home parents are dads. These are redefining the traditional family dynamics.
As we know, there is a whole dedication of virtual assistants towards different aspects of business. You can't deny that they are the backbone of your processes, carried away smoothly. This blog will help you pay back your remote assistants and full-time onsite dads, so stay tuned till the end!
Surprise Your Virtual Assistant- Consideration
As you know, handling your family and work, especially working from home, is a very tough job. There are times when a person can feel completely disconnected, and for virtual workers, this is normal. Here are a few things to be considered.
- Shows respect for their personal lives and sacrifices
- Builds stronger emotional connections and team loyalty
- Encourages a supportive and compassionate work environment
- Boosts morale and motivation by recognizing their value beyond work tasks
Here are some of the ideas to surprise your remote worker this Father’s Day. Read the blog and thank us later!
1. Personalized Gift Packages Delivered to Their Doorstep
The one perceptible way to show your consideration and appreciation is to get a gift delivered to your worker. The reason is that remote workers don't really come to the office, and some are also working from different cities and locations.
So it's better to get the gift delivered! Here are some of the gift items that you can send through courier.
- Upgrade their tech gadget or accessories, like wireless earbuds, smart watches, or maybe a wireless camera.
- Self-care items are also good options because usually, men don't pay attention to these things. Some aromatherapy sets, massage tools, or cozy robes would be great.
- If you want them to bond more with the family, then get board games, photo frames, or cookbooks designed for dads to enjoy with their children.
- There are some subscription services as well, with snacks, books, or coffee boxes.
2. Host a Virtual Father’s Day Celebration
If you have more than one working-from-home dad, then it's best to organize a virtual celebration of Father’s Day. This can include:
- A virtual break to share a drink/ coffee in a meeting
- Organizing an online gaming marathon between dads!
- There could be story times and the messages shared to create memories
- A post recognizing your remote working dads would also increase morale.
3. Offer Flexible Work Hours for Family Time
What could be more rewarding than some time with the family? Here are some of the ideas for this point to be considered this Father’s Day:
- You can provide some time off or the flexible work hour option so that they can enjoy their time with their family
- Pay them for the extra time if there is something important, and you can give them the payment on the very same day.
- Declare Father's Day as a no-meeting day so that they can work in a relaxed environment.
4. Provide Professional Development Opportunities
There is nothing better than growth opportunities for career-oriented individuals. You can surprise your virtual assistants with gifts that invest in their professional growth, such as:
- You can gift the online courses and get your remote workers enrolled in the workshops relevant to their field.
- Many webinars can be good for accelerating their expertise and network.
- There could be mentorship programs within the organization or industry where you can pair them with mentors for guidance.
5. Send Heartfelt Messages and Acknowledge
The simple gestures can make the biggest impact. You can send personalized messages of appreciation that can brighten a virtual assistant’s day. Here are some of the ways you can surprise them by sending messages of appreciation:
- You can send the recorded message through email and dedicate this to their fatherhood.
- Their recorded message can be posted on the channels, making them role models for the viewers.
- Their family pictures and candid portraits while working from home can also be shared on the newsfeed of your company's social media.
Celebrate & Appreciate Working at Home Dads
Father's Day is a beautiful event to celebrate those men who are changing the dynamics of society. These individuals make sure to be there for their families and still elevate in their professional lives. You can surprise your virtual assistants with different gifts this Father's Day, although respecting them comes first.
Take time to celebrate and invest in a positive approach for remote workers to initiate a caring workplace that benefits everyone.