The need to work from home is now more present than ever, which is proving challenging for any business that wishes to make team building activities. Fortunately, it is still possible for a group of people to see each other and enjoy team building activities by using video software. Here are some creative ways to keep your employees engaged and connected using some well-organized Zoom calls.
Help your team members get to know each other
Video calls can be used for all aspects of a business and not just to organize formal work meetings. You can organize activities in which employees show off some of their home life such as their work area, their cooking skills, introduce their pets or any other interesting details that helps the team feel connected. One way to keep everyone engaged is to have different team members lead fun games during the meetings. Employees can then stay focused and have a laugh together.
Introducing new team members
Instead of just saying their names and their work experience when new employees join the team, have them share some fun facts during an introductory video so they can each highlight their particular personality. This way people will not be having the same first conversation every time a new person comes onboard, and the employees can relate to each other through fun conversations.
Just relax and have some fun
Michael Scott of TV’s The Office would be the first to encourage having some fun in the workplace and this would be one of the instances where he would be right. Human resources company CIPHR has found that happy employees are more productive and healthier. One way to make sure employees are having fun each week is to host social Zoom calls hosted by volunteer team members. During these calls you can host dance parties, organize indoor competitive sports tournaments, or host a discussion on whatever show everyone is watching, whether it is The Mandalorian or Stranger Things.
Whatever you choose to do, these activities should be inclusive and allow everyone to participate. For parents this could be a way of keeping their children entertained, and for anyone else it could be a way to keep their social life active. These stress-free activities will keep your team socially active, happy, and unified.
