The Commonwell (Canada), has successfully navigated the challenges of building a strong workplace culture while transitioning to a remote-first environment. This case study explores how The Commonwell has adapted its culture-building strategies to maintain engagement, trust, and collaboration among employees who are physically distant but aligned in their purpose and values.

Like many organisations, The Commonwell was compelled to shift to a remote-first model during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, rather than seeing this change as temporary, the organisation recognised the potential benefits of offering employees the flexibility of remote work. It quickly became clear that in order to thrive, The Commonwell needed to intentionally cultivate a workplace culture that would keep employees connected, motivated, and aligned with its mission, despite the lack of a shared physical office space…