One-on-one questions for remote employees

Connection

• Do you feel connected to the rest of the team? What would help?Copy
• Is there anyone you would like to work with more closely?Copy
• Do you ever feel left out of conversations or decisions that happen in the office?Copy
• What is one thing that would make you feel more part of the team?Copy

Clarity and communication

• Are you clear on what matters most this week?Copy
• Is there anything you have been waiting on an answer for?Copy
• Are we using the right tools, or are messages getting lost?Copy
• Do you get enough feedback from me, given we rarely see each other?Copy

Workload and boundaries

• How are you managing the line between work and home?Copy
• Do you feel pressure to be online outside your working hours?Copy
• What does a good working day look like for you right now?Copy

Support

• Is your home setup working for you, or is anything getting in the way?Copy
• What is one thing I could do differently to support you remotely?Copy
• Is there anything on your mind that is hard to raise over chat?Copy

How to run it

• Keep cameras optional but keep the meeting: remote one-on-ones are the first to get cancelled and the most important to keep.
• Use a shared agenda doc so they can add topics during the week.
• Watch for changes: shorter messages, slower replies, quieter meetings. Ask about them gently.

What to avoid

• Using the time only for status updates you could read in a message.
• Rescheduling repeatedly.
• Assuming silence means everything is fine.