Remote workers feel isolated from the main workforce and have weak relationship with fellow colleagues who work in-house. To fill this gap in trust and inclusion, the National Capital District Commission’s Human Resource Division has initiated a team building activity with its remote employees (who work on sites outside the City Hall). Last Friday (April 29th, 2022) HR Manager, Jim Bailey led his team to the Baruni Landfill. They shared relevant information on the personal benefits and had meaningful interactions with the dump attendants. Mr Bailey said the initiative was the first of its kind, adding similar sessions will be conducted with remote workers serving the Vector Control, Cemetery, Works, Parks and Gardens. “The main motive behind organizing such event is team building and most importantly, to feel the working environment and make them feel included in all other benefits others enjoy,” Bailey said. He said some of the toughest environment needs a different way of thinking, training and innovative problem-solving. “Therefore, our Human Resource Division has come up with this idea to at least share ideas and explain how to go about accessing basic benefits like leave entitlements, insurance covers, retirements and risk allowance. “Such official but informal gathering brings everybody together as peers working together for the Commission, that’s important. We all need to bond, know each other personally, and connect at a different level. Payroll Coordinator, Malaga Aria, who was also part of the team, shared key information on how to raise their queries on the payroll system and non-payment of allowances.