Building connections between remote workers is crucial to fostering a positive and productive work environment. Here are some ideas for hiring remote workers.
1. Virtual Coffee Breaks
Host regular virtual coffee breaks or lunches where team members can chat informally and get to know each other better
2. Online Games or Trivia
Host online gaming sessions or trivia contests on platforms like Jackbox Games or Kahoot!, where co-workers can team up and have fun together.
3. Book Club
Create a virtual book club where team members can read and discuss books related to their industry, personal development or other topics of interest
4. Team Challenges
Create team challenges or competitions to achieve specific goals or milestones, such as completing projects on time or reaching sales goals.
5. Virtual Happy Hours
Host virtual happy hours or after-work social events where co-workers can relax and socialize over drinks or snacks via video conference.
6. Online workshops or skill sessions
Host online workshops or skill sessions where team members can teach each other new skills or share their knowledge on different topics.
7. Virtual Team Building Activities
Plan virtual team building activities such as online escape rooms, virtual scavengers or cooperative puzzle solving challenges.
8. Story Sessions
Host storytelling sessions where team members share interesting anecdotes or experiences from their personal or professional lives to help build empathy and connection.
9. Peer Recognition Programs
Implement a Peer Recognition program where team members can publicly recognize and appreciate each other’s contributions and achievements.
10. Random Pairing or Buddy System
Pair team members randomly or through the buddy system, encouraging them to contact each other regularly and offer support or help when needed.
11. Virtual Retreats or Offsite
Plan virtual retreats or offsites where team members can participate in team building activities, workshops, and brainstorming sessions throughout the day or weekend.
12. Common Interests
Create common interest groups or channels on your company’s messaging platform for hobbies, interests, or extracurricular activities so coworkers can connect over common interests.
13. Pend-Friend Program
Start a pen-pal program where co-workers are randomly paired to exchange handwritten letters or emails, allowing them to get to know each other more deeply.
14. Volunteer or Community Service Projects
Host virtual volunteer or community service projects where team members can work together to give back to their communities or support causes they care about.
15. Wellness Challenges
Start wellness challenges that focus on physical activity, mindfulness or healthy habits, encouraging team members to support each other in achieving wellness goals.
These ideas help remote workers strengthen relationships, improve communication and to raise a sense of camaraderie despite not being physically in the same place..
