Strengthening Virtual Workplace Connections through Emojis

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Get deeper insight on how your team is feeling

Our virtual meetings start with capturing the mood of the day. We each post a sticker with our name and an emoji that represents how we feel(…) 

Emojis allows us to reflect upon and express a broader range of feelings beyond the standard verbal response of ‘I’m fine.’

— Eduardo Morales, Danske Bank

Employees don’t check their emotions at the office door — or Zoom room. And when you’re leading in a virtual space, it can be harder to read how your team is feeling. Using emojis can help managers connect with their employees and strengthen their organization’s emotional culture. 

— Tomoko Yokoi and Jennifer Jordan, Harvard Business Review

Adapted from: Harvard Business Review, "Using Emojis to Connect with Your Team" by Tomoko Yokoi and Jennifer Jordan