The purpose of remote one one one meetings is to give virtual workers support and direction. These check-ins ensure that an employee expends energy and effort in productive ventures, which is important since interactions between virtual supervisors and employees are minimal. The nature of remote work is highly independent and requires a great deal of self-direction, and virtual one-on-ones ensure that employees focus on worthwhile tasks and priorities.
Also, these regular check-ins keep virtual leaders informed about the mental states and wellbeing of remote workers. Virtual employees are subject to higher rates of isolation and disconnection than hybrid or in-office employees. Regular conversations make staff feel supported and reinforce the importance of distributed teamwork.