{"id":3793,"date":"2021-10-20T10:54:55","date_gmt":"2021-10-20T10:54:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unremot.com\/blog\/?p=3793"},"modified":"2021-10-20T10:54:55","modified_gmt":"2021-10-20T10:54:55","slug":"remote-team-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unremot.com\/blog\/remote-team-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Remote team activities | 10 ways to entertain &#038; encourage your team remotely"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pandemic has made adjustments in all areas of our lives. Millions of people have switched to <a href=\"https:\/\/unremot.com\/blog\/what-is-remote-work\/\">remote work<\/a> and already experience a lack of socialization. In this post, we are going to share 10 remote team building activities that were tested and approved by our experts. Enjoy!<\/span><\/p>\n\n<h2><strong>10 Best remote team building activities in 2021<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0421ommunication within the team mainly involves discussing tasks in online chats and conference calls which leads to the team spirit and motivation drop. Fortunately, remote team building<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">activities and games can fix the situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Online parties<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your remote team<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">doesn\u2019t mind grabbing a beer and pizza on a Friday night, they will surely like a real party! You can reach a catering company who will deliver a party set to employees\u2019 homes. It should include their preferred drinks, fruits, cheese, and an invitation with a QR code. After scanning the code, they join a virtual party with DJs and bartenders who play nice music and share cocktail recipes. Later in the evening, you can start <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">virtual karaoke on Zoom<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or dance in an imaginary club.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Gift-giving<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all love presents, so why not start a new corporate tradition without the need to wait for Christmas? To make everything work, set a budget cap and ask employees to complete surveys where they share their likes and dislikes. Be <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">like Secret Santa<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">but in May, October, or February! Great gift ideas include chocolate, snacks, tea, coffee, and favourite alcohol. By the way, you can use an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online gift generator<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> not to rack your brains.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/unremot.com\/blog\/employee-gift\/\">Employee Gift | The ultimate guide<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Cooking competitions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social distancing and isolation made us all cook at home more often. So why not turn this habit into a way to engage the team? Here\u2019s how you can organize the competition:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the date.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick a theme (cuisine type, desserts, pizza, etc.).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the competition day, participants should post photos and videos of the dishes they have made. By the way, photos can be edited with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/photo-editor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canva<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to look finer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone votes for the best dish.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The winner receives a prize.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>4. Outfit of the day<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the simplest team-building activities<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is to choose a particular colour or theme for the outfit of the day. For example, on Thursdays, everyone\u2019s wearing blue clothes, on Mondays \u2013 evening dresses and suits. The ones who don\u2019t follow the rules may be \u2018punished\u2019 with funny tasks. For example, meowing during a call or communicating in a poetic form.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Singing competition<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is time to take your sing-in-the-shower habit to a completely new level. A singing contest can be a great event for remote workers. Every participant chooses a song and sings it during a video call. Then, chat members vote for the best performer. You can record the video and use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movavi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Movavi<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to edit files and make real clips. Who knows, maybe you will start a rock band afterwards?<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>6. #MYWORKPLACE challenge<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To brighten up the working routine, you can join this fun challenge. Remote team members take pictures or videos of their workplaces at home, post them on social media with an MYWORKPLACE hashtag and invite colleagues and subscribers to join. If you are not a fan of Facebook or Instagram, this challenge can be a part of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slack team-building<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">routine. Create a separate chat with this challenge and share photos inside the company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/unremot.com\/blog\/employee-morale\/\">Employee Morale | An ultimate read for best results<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #111111; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 30px;\">7. Eat and learn<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember the times of working in an office when we gathered together for lunch and discussed personal matters? Remote work has robbed us of this pleasure, but this doesn\u2019t mean that we can\u2019t revive the tradition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Order a lunch delivery and get on a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">video call together. While eating, discuss a particular topic, watch an interesting video (for example, TED Talk or a new episode of the series you all follow), or even invite an outside speaker. This will <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unremot.com\/blog\/communication-tools\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">level up your communication<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and bring you closer to each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #111111; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 30px;\">8. Yoga session with an instructor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoom and other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">virtual platforms for party<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">events can also be used for holding yoga classes under the guidance of professional instructors. This activity is good for reducing stress levels and improving health and will be a great way to take a pause amidst a busy workday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #111111; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 30px;\">9. Quiz games<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is difficult to find a better virtual team-building<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">activity than playing a few games. And while most of them are difficult to organize remotely, quizzes don\u2019t take much time and resources. To start such a game, you need a list of questions that are either related to your company or a general topic. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When was our company launched?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is our motto?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many employees are there in the company?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who starred in the Titanic movie?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why do dogs stick out their tongues?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To play these <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">virtual games<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you should decide on teams. Once the caller announces the question, participants leave an emoji or another sign in the chat. The first to leave a comment answers. If the answer is correct, the team gets one point.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/unremot.com\/blog\/performance-management-process\/\">Performance Management Process | An ultimate read for best results<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #111111; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 30px;\">10. Typing speed competition<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t mind remote team building games<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with a competitive spirit, try this free and fun activity. Choose an online typing test and post the link on the message board along with your own results. Encourage colleagues to participate. You can unite in teams, create leaderboards, and give prizes. When playing this game, you not only become closer with each other but also improve typing speed, a crucial skill for many workers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Closing thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The entertainments discussed above are good for learning more about each other, reducing stress, and showing that the management of the company takes care of its employees. Some of the ways are free and simple, while others take a bit more time and money. We are sure that with these remote team building activities for conference calls and chats, the communication and bonds inside your company will improve. And if you already have a few favorite activities, don\u2019t forget to share them with us!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The pandemic has made adjustments in all areas of our lives. Millions of people have switched to remote work and already experience a lack of socialization. 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