Sometimes it's difficult to gauge what's appropriate to discuss for personal and professional consumption, especially during the pandemic when there's a general suspension of most usual outings. Communication styles typical of professional environments have ended up becoming more personal, for example, because there are children running around. At 6IX, we have a close-knit group of employees who work for us, all with different lifestyles, and some of them, parents, have been working from home while their children are studying. So, it's inevitable that children will seek more attention when they see their parents using a laptop or computer in the office.

Just as we get to know our coworkers better through engagement, so do our children, who begin to feel observed by employees and colleagues while they are at home. Talking to them, making them feel included in our conversations, and getting our children involved is also a great way to further develop the bond. It's also a way for children to get used to formal work discussions, observe how meetings are designed, and hear their parents speak formally. We believe this can get them started and familiar with the workplace at an early age, simply by watching as their parents show them by example.

At work, it's important to develop strong relationships with our coworkers to keep us motivated, creative, productive, and on track. Perhaps having our family involved only brings us one step closer to greater job satisfaction, and consequently, greater productivity.

When employees feel seen, heard, and valued, they tend to work harder toward their goals.

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