[ybalkind]

Have you got experience or thoughts about the remote working equivalent of "cycling through" your team?

Cycling through implies (to my mind) casually being around your team, checking in, and helping where needed.

Working remotely its a bit trickier? My team and I dont use slack or other chat platform, so for me to check in would require calls, meetings, emails etc, which is a bit more formal and disruptive then "cycling through".

[bastijn]

Being remote complicates things indeed. If your teams have daily stand-ups make sure to join and pay extra attention to language used. Complaints, sighs and tasks taking longer than initially estimated are indications they need help. Pay attention to code reviews if you have them and see if they are in line with your vision of the architecture if you are a software architect. If you have webcams watch for body expressions.

That are some things that readily come to mind. Probably you can find more if you think about it a bit longer.

[ndh2]

A better way would be to schedule regular 1-on-1 meetings.

You're not going to find out if somebody is happy by "casually being around".

[themarlzy]

Definitely recommend both. Casual ring around (for remote staff) and being present, coupled with feedback and understanding needs in 1:1