Working remotely isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. No matter how it’s praised, there are downsides to it.
Unplugging after work, loneliness, and struggles with communication and collaboration are all problem areas for remote teams. But hope isn’t lost.
Remote working needs a different approach. One that requires you to think outside the box.
That’s where virtual team building comes into play. It’ll tackle those nuisances so you can have a dream team.
Take a look!
Play Games
Gaming brings your work team closer by allowing them to have some fun. There’s a variety of virtual team-building games out there today.
From escape rooms to murder mysteries, your team will have a blast trying to solve out-of-the-ordinary problems. And, when in doubt, trivia gets everyone’s brain juices flowing.
Just make sure to block out plenty of time for employees to play. No one wants their time having fun cut short.
Have Team Meetings
These aren’t your grandma’s meetings! Presentations or getting everyone up to speed doesn’t have to be boring. In fact, you could hire a motivational speaker to put some pep in everyone’s virtual step.
It’ll motivate and keep workers engaged throughout the Zoom call. They’ll also gain advice suited for their work and also outside of it too.
If you don’t have meetings often, consider doing so at least once a week. It’ll make workers feel less lonely when they can see their coworkers face-to-face, even virtually.
Host a Movie Night
You’re probably thinking about how this can happen when everyone lives in different cities or states. When it comes to virtual team-building activities, it’s easier than you think!
Simply stream a movie through a video conference room. It’s also a good idea for there to be an instant messaging system, so employees can chat with one another about what’s going on but not interrupt others watching.
Start With Icebreakers
Take some time out of meetings for everyone to get to know each other a little better. Icebreakers help start a conversation and build rapport.
Here are some questions to ask your team members:
- Where do you see yourself in ten years?
- Are you a morning bird or night owl?
- If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you pick?
- What superpower would you want?
- What’s your biggest accomplishment?
The goal is for your teammates to connect on a better level, which helps everyone at the end of the day.
Implement a Random Channel
If your team uses a communication software like Slack or something similar, implement a channel for random happenings. Let workers talk about whatever they want to (within reason and that’s appropriate, of course).
It keeps communication open and fun, something everyone can use after a long day. Encourage employees to share stories, post pictures of their animals, or what their plans are for the weekend.
Virtual Team Building for the Win
Working remotely poses challenges for those doing it every day. But with these tips, virtual team building will ensure your employees are happy and productive.
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