Returning to Work: Time for New Staff Photos
The lockdown in Sydney has ended, and people are heading back to the office. It’s not surprising that companies in Sydney are actively looking for ways to help employees bond and form productive teams that will last longer than a night of reverie.
There may be new team members that have joined during the time away. Long-term employees need to connect with newcomers, and newcomers need to feel like they are part of the team. Even if there are no new employees, staff members will appreciate the opportunity to get reacquainted with colleagues in this return-to-work transition activity.
Socialisation Improves Teamwork
Lack of in-person contact is one of the most significant drawbacks to remote working. This is why you may want to consider a non-threatening team-building activity like a staff photoshoot in Sydney. You can make an event out of it to give employees a chance to socialise. This can make for a fun day while creating camaraderie.
Giving employees a chance to get to know each other better can improve teamwork. When they understand team members’ personalities, they can be more effective at communicating. Some may even establish a rapport with each other that they can build on if they return to remote working or once they’re back in the office.
Benefits of Posting Current Staff Photos
Your website and social media are often the first points of contact with a prospective customer. Here are some ways good staff photos can make that contact with a positive experience for your customers:
- You can update the company look by providing new photographs of veteran employees and new staff members. This lets clients and customers know that you are back in the office and that you have an improved look and plenty of smiling faces. You show the personality of your company by posting friendly yet professional photographs of employees.
- Professional photos can give the impression that your company is approachable and professional. Clients may feel more comfortable when they can see who they are dealing with. They may be put at ease knowing there is a real person on the other end of an email or web chat. When they send to a specific name, they can see the face that goes with that name by looking at your site or the employee’s profile image. This can humanise your company in the eyes of those you do business with.
- You build trust. A recent study showed that images that contain people – as opposed to shots of buildings and office spaces – build customer confidence and create synergies between the ‘brick and click’ parts of the business. The study indicated that photos should be professional and that they must be presented in an organised way, without gaps. If ever there was ROI for staff and team photos, this is it.
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A Professional Photographer Makes All the Difference
I have extensive experience taking team photographs, portraits, and headshots in and around Sydney. I know how to complement your branding efforts and present a polished, professional look. We can take your photos on-site or at an offsite location such as an outdoor setting.
Please feel free to take a look at my online portfolio for examples of my staff photos, corporate portraits and corporate headshots.
Feel free to call me to discuss how professional photographs are an investment that can boost perceptions of your company whilst bringing your team together. Staff photos are not an afterthought; they are an opportunity to show your company’s personality and provide a fun employee event and a professional benefit.
Contact me to find out how I can contribute to your success. I can answer any questions you may have about setting up a photo shoot at the location of your choice anywhere in greater Sydney. Some business prefer in-office photos, others prefer more candid shots on the picturesque Sydney waterfront. Let me reinvigorate your staff’s return to the office with a team-building, business-strengthening photoshoot.
