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Think back on all the places you have worked. As an employee, which one provided the best possible experience? If the reason you enjoyed working somewhere was because of your boss, it was most likely because they were great at communicating with you.
Even though everyone has a work anniversary, they can still be very exciting for those involved. Each work anniversary provides you with an opportunity to celebrate a team member’s contribution, reflect on the years they’ve been with you, and thank them for everything they do.
With the COVID-19 pandemic interrupting many of our plans over the past few years, celebrating holidays and special occasions from a distance has become increasingly common. We’ve put together this list of virtual Valentine’s Day ideas ideal for teams and small groups that will help you foster camaraderie and better working relationships among your team.
Every year on April 22, people everywhere get together to celebrate Earth Day. From recycling events to planting trees in your community, there is always something you can do to show you care about the planet and want to be part of the change.
Office Olympics are a lot like the real Olympics; however, we like to think it can be a lot more competitive! With the right virtual experiences and games, you can test your virtual team’s collaborative spirit, get them in a competitive mindset, and put their skills to the test. Best of all, office Olympics encourages your team members to socialize and bond as a team.
It’s never too early (or late!) to start planning the spookiest time of year!
Halloween is the time for tasty treats, costume contests, and pumpkin carving. Best of all, this holiday isn’t just for kids and scary movie marathons—it can be for corporate virtual Halloween parties, too. Throwing a virtual Halloween party for your remote team is the best way to have everyone show off their costumes and get in the spooky spirit.
Companies are facing new challenges as hybrid and remote work continue to change the landscape of company culture and team experience. Even if your team is currently on-site, many believe that by 2028, 73% of all departments will have at least one remote employee.
If you’re looking for an interactive challenge for a company-sponsored happy hour or a team-building exercise, a haunted escape room may be the solution for you. An escape room is an opportunity for your team to think critically and put their knowledge to the test as they partner with their team members to solve clues and challenges.
There are many challenges you may face when trying to manage a remote or hybrid team. From midweek burnout to team member disconnect, many factors could be affecting the workplace experience.
In most offices, there are typically three types of people: the ones who feel a moral obligation to remain upbeat regardless of their internal sphere, the ones who tell you exactly how they feel, and the ones who don’t give any indication of their personal or emotional landscape. Right now, all three have one thing in common: They’re exhausted, nervous, and altogether done with a protracted adjustment period that’s been positioned as everything from the "new normal" to the end of the world as we know it. Tension is high, along with fatigue, and very few would call themselves content (and they might even be lying).
