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The Untapped Superpower Lurking in Your Slack Channels Ever felt like your coworkers are just avatars in a virtual meeting? Or have you formed deeper bonds than you ever thought possible through a screen? In today's hybrid workplace, the lines between professional and personal relationships are blurring. As we navigate the complexities of remote work, it's essential to consider how we can foster meaningful connections with our colleagues. Here are a few questions to ponder: 1️⃣ How do we build trust and rapport in a virtual environment? 2️⃣ Are there specific tools or platforms that can enhance workplace camaraderie? 3️⃣ How do we maintain boundaries between work and personal life when our colleagues are always just a message away? Have you discovered innovative ways to connect with your team, whether it's through virtual happy hours, shared projects, or online hobbies?

There's a lot to be said for having fun at the workplace. 🤗 According to Harvard Business Review, 81% of employees at companies they ranked as "great" described their office environments as fun, compared to 62% of employees at companies that didn't make the list. One of the ways that we have fun and stay connected in our remote workplace at Intrinsic Digital, is using Microsoft Teams chats. Some of our chats are mandatory (and that includes the Team Fun Chat - we take fun very seriously around here!), but most are open to anyone who wants to join. Here is a "small" sampling of the variety of chats we have for our employees to participate in. 👉 Cat Chat 👉 Dogs + Cats + Bunnies + Ferrets + Big Boi (IYKYK 🤣 ) 👉 Shout Outs (our recognition chat) 👉 Company Chat (for important company-wide messages) 👉 Team Fun Chat 👉 Unnamed Music Group 👉 Photography/Art/DIY Chat 👉 Culture Committee Thankful Thursday Chat 👉 Recipe Swap 👉 Green Thumb Collective 👉 Thought Leadership 👉 Inspired Minds These chats help keep our team stay connected and instill a sense of camaraderie. Does your remote company have any fun chats? How do you stay connected? Let us know in the comments below! #teamwork #remotework #funatwork

💡 How will you bring your remote team closer this holiday season—or start the New Year feeling truly connected? 💡 If you’re looking for a way to foster real camaraderie, spark laughter, and create a safe, friendly space for your remote team, I can help! As a skilled practitioner of applied improvisation, I design and run interactive virtual sessions on Zoom that energize and unite remote teams. In my sessions, your team will: ✅ Build meaningful connections across screens ✅ Share genuine, human interactions ✅ Have a little fun while fostering collaboration Perfect for spreading holiday cheer this December or setting a positive tone for the New Year, these sessions are designed to leave your team feeling seen, engaged, and inspired. So, what are you waiting for? 📩 Send me a message today, and let’s make your next remote gathering memorable, meaningful, and filled with joy! #RemoteTeams #TeamBuilding #AppliedImprov #VirtualConnections #HolidayFun #NewYearGoals

Picture this:   You're working remotely, deep in the zone on your latest project.   Suddenly, you hear about an exciting new initiative... that launched last week.   Wait, what? How did you miss that? 🤯   If you've out of the loop in your remote work life, you're not alone. The casual info exchanges of "watercooler chats" are pure gold, but easy to neglect when everyone's online.   At Amite, we're fighting the disconnect with a simple fix: the virtual watercooler. Quick daily updates on a dedicated Teams channel.    It's just 30 seconds to share what you're up to, but it's been AMAZING! ✨ Suddenly, we're all in the loop, ideas are flowing, and even cross-team collaboration is happening organically.   Turns out, those little glimpses into each other's worlds make ALL the difference in building a connected team, even from afar. #remotework #collaboration #teamwork #communication #transparency

In our remote work environment, social connection is more important than ever for our well-being and productivity. Building relationships from afar can be challenging, but it's crucial for a successful team. Here are a few ideas that we use regularly: 👉 Digital Team Building Activities: Engage in online games or fun quizzes to add a little excitement to the routine. 👉 'Get to Know You' Sessions: Allocate time during meetings for team members to share something personal, like their background or an interesting story. 👉 Regularly Sharing Inspiration: Set up an inspiration Slack channel to share inspiring posts, stories, recommendations, quotes and more with teammates. Trying to build strong working relationships remotely can sometimes feel uncomfortable, but staying connected requires creativity and consistent, intentional effort. Our team is always looking to find new ways to build connection and community. What unique methods have you tried? Share your thoughts in the comments! #RemoteWork #TeamBuilding #WorkCulture #SocialConnections

Remote work blues? (Snap out of it, please) Yes, building team spirit virtually is tough. But... 1)Are you hosting weekly virtual coffee chats? 2)Are you playing online team games? 3)Are you running remote skill-sharing sessions? 4)Are you organizing virtual book clubs? 5)Are you celebrating wins with digital parties? 6)Are you encouraging peer-to-peer recognition? If the answer to the above is YES, with all due respect... Who says you can't build a strong remote team culture?! You don't need in-person happy hours to "boost morale". Don't get me wrong, face-to-face interactions ARE great. But they are absolutely not the only way. So stop longing for the office → embrace virtual team building Wednesday workplace wisdom, delivered! Spread the remote love, share this post! 🔄 P.S. Which virtual team activity (1-6) is your team's favorite? #VirtualTeamBuilding #RemoteWorkTips #TeamCulture #EmployeeEngagement #WorkplaceWellness #linkedin #linkedinnetowrking #letsconnect

🌟 In a remote job, empathy is key to building strong connections and fostering collaboration — no matter the distance! 💻🤝 Click the link in comments to learn how you can develop and practice empathy, even when you're working from home. 🏠💬 Strengthen your remote relationships and boost team morale by leading with understanding and compassion. #RemoteWork #EmpathyInAction #WorkFromHome #RemoteTeam #WorkCulture

Feeling the Disconnect with Your Remote Team? Struggling to keep your remote team engaged? You're not alone. Maintaining a strong company culture and fostering connections can be a challenge without the daily in-office interactions. But here's a simple strategy that can boost morale by 20% (and it's completely free!): Dedicate 15 minutes at the start of each week for a virtual team huddle. This isn't just about work updates. Use this time for informal check-ins, team-building activities, or even just sharing a funny pet video. It's about creating a space for human connection and reminding everyone they're part of a team. What are your best practices for keeping remote teams engaged? Share your tips in the comments! #remotework #companyculture #teambuilding

💻 Bring teams together, virtually! 🌐 Working remotely, the spontaneous "Oh, good morning there" interactions do not happen. They need to be intentional and creative! One great virtual team-building activity I've done at my past employer was Inspirational Fridays. Once a month, a colleague shared a skill that could inspire, and everyone could learn from each other. What’s your team’s favourite virtual activity? 👇 #TeamBuilding #RemoteWork #HybridTeams #EmployeeEngagement

Proponents of in office work often say that forming relationships and bonds is impossible in a virtual environment. I’d beg to differ as we’re a work from home company and we put a lot of emphasis on community and relationship-building. My new favorite example- the #nytgames slack channel that one of our teams recently invited me to join. I love seeing how proud everyone is of solving a puzzle, how we all share frustrations when we can’t solve one, AND how all of our brains work differently (and we celebrate this). Don’t blame wfh for lack of bonding- take a look at your culture. (Thanks Rachel Fleming Tammy Quarry and the rest of the group!!)