{"id":41364,"date":"2020-10-29T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-29T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newrcblog.wpengine.com\/virtual-team-building-activities\/"},"modified":"2025-10-10T07:35:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T14:35:09","slug":"virtual-team-building-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/us\/en\/blog\/virtual-team-building-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Virtual team building activities to bring remote teams together"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The way that teams work together is rapidly changing. A staggering <a href=\"http:\/\/flexjobs.com\/blog\/post\/remote-work-statistics\">74% of employees now consider working remotely<\/a> as the next normal.<\/p>\n<p>This shift has driven many teams to adopt distributed and hybrid setups, an incredible opportunity to expand the talent pool and build more diverse teams. But it also means leaders need to rethink how connection, collaboration, and culture happen beyond the office.<\/p>\n<p>As employees settle into their new work-from-home habits, one thing has become abundantly clear for employers: remote teams need more than computers, internet connections, and fancy apps to thrive at home.<\/p>\n<p>It turns out, remote workers need more support from their managers, as well as more access to information, than their office-based counterparts. In addition, they suffer from isolation and miss the social interaction that comes naturally with an office setting. When left unaddressed, these challenges can lead remote workers to feel disengaged and isolated, and they may even leave their organizations entirely.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"p1\">\ud83d\udc40 Improve your employees&#8217; remote work experience with our free <strong>remote onboarding checklist<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\n<div class=\"download-form-widget standart-download-form\" data-url=\"https:\/\/netstorage.ringcentral.com\/documents\/onboarding_checklists.pdf\" data-id=\"69d38302b60bb\" id=\"69d38302b60bb\">\n\t\t<button tabindex=\"on\"  on=\"tap:69d38302b60bb.toggleClass(class='open')\" class=\"open-modal-download-action download-form-button\" type=\"submit\">\ud83c\udf1f Get the checklist<\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"download-form-modal\">\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-body\">\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-content\">\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-title\">\ud83d\udc40 Don't miss a step when onboarding a new remote hire.<\/div>\n<form class=\"download-form SMB\" method=\"post\">\n<div class=\"download-form-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"download-form-input\" aria-label=\"Full Name\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" type=\"text\" name=\"fullname\" placeholder=\"Full Name\" data-dl-events-hover=\"true\" data-dl-element=\"text\" data-dl-additional-info=\"download form\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"download-form-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"download-form-input\" aria-label=\"Email (please enter a work email address)\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" type=\"email\" autocomplete=\"on\" name=\"email\" placeholder=\"Email (please enter a work email address)\" data-dl-events-hover=\"true\" data-dl-element=\"email\" data-dl-additional-info=\"download form\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"popup_form\" value=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"Asset_ID__c\" value=\"ODAM-01424\" class=\"download-form-input\"><\/div>\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"Lead_Entry_Source__c\" value=\"RC Blog\" class=\"download-form-input\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"download-form-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"download-form-submit\" type=\"submit\" data-dl-element=\"button\" data-no-auto-dl=\"true\" data-dl-additional-info=\"download form\" data-dl-name=\"Get the checklist\">Get the checklist<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<button on=\"tap:69d38302b60bb.toggleClass(class='open')\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"  class=\"download-form-modal-close\"><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-thank\">Enjoy! Happy onboarding. <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"What virtual team building is\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"padding-top: 35px;\"><a id=\"What\"><\/a>What is virtual team building, anyway?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional team bonding activities typically include in-person activities that bring coworkers together.\u00a0 This helps build trust by navigating conflicts, building lines of communication, and increasing opportunities for collaboration. Running effective team building activities can result in more engaged employees, which builds on your company\u2019s culture and and could even improve <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">critical business metrics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by aligning employees with one another.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In person, this meant icebreaker games. Happy hours. Company outings (think: escape rooms). The list goes on and on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The concept behind team building is simple: by letting employees hang out in a non-work setting, they can build trust and cooperation that translates to the workplace. As an added bonus, team building serves as a chance for coworkers to unwind, decompress, and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have<\/span><\/i> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fun<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual team building activities follow the same concept\u2014the only difference is that virtual get-togethers obviously aren\u2019t in-person.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is that remote teams don\u2019t have to miss out on team building or opportunities to recreate the \u201cwater cooler\u201d experience. Thanks to video conferencing solutions (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">like RingCentral Video<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) that bring together <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/communication-channels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">other communication channels<\/a> like team messaging and phone calls, there are tons of creative ways to bond from anywhere and everywhere:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation\" title=\"RingCentral app for Desktop: Message. Video. Phone.\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EbIAZJd9rCU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen sandbox=\"allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"Why virtual team building activities are important\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"padding-top: 35px;\"><a id=\"Why\"><\/a>Why virtual team building activities are so important<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re adapting to remote life, you probably have a lot on your plate. Definitely understandable!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, you can\u2019t afford to overlook the importance of remote team bonding activities and giving your employees time to connect<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why, though? As highlighted in our guide to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/small-business\/blog\/effective-teamwork\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">effective teamwork<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, employees are proven to be happier, more productive, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> more committed to their roles for the long-term when they have good relationships with their coworkers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And by \u201cgood relationships,\u201d we mean friendships that go beyond talking about spreadsheets and documents over email.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is especially important today when struggling with loneliness and poor communication are two of the <a href=\"http:\/\/buffer.com\/state-of-remote-work-2019\">top three <\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">challenges of remote workers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Through virtual team building activities, you can provide a much-needed opportunity for employees to get to know each other and talk about something <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">other<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is especially important for new hires. For example, let\u2019s say you\u2019re onboarding your first new employee since going remote. How do you make sure that your new hire doesn\u2019t feel like an outsider?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building workplace relationships and making your employees feel like they\u2019re part of a team doesn\u2019t happen by accident. Remote team building is a fun, creative avenue to make those relationships happen.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\ud83d\udd79\ufe0f<\/span> Get a hands-on look at how RingCentral works by booking a product tour:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><button data-href=\"#leadform-popup\" class=\"js-open-popup-activator btn primary\" >Choose a time<\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\ud83d\udcb0<\/span> You can also <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/roi-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>use this calculator<\/b><\/span><\/a><b> <\/b>to see roughly how much your business could save by using RingCentral to support your team&#8217;s communication with each other\u2014and clients.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"7 fun virtual team building activities you can try\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading h2\"><a id=\"best\"><\/a>6 best practices for virtual team-building<\/h2>\n<p>Because distributed teams can\u2019t rely on a shared space to bring coworkers together and foster a sense of belonging, employers should take the initiative to help their teams connect, communicate, and collaborate. Fortunately, organizations can implement many different strategies to motivate their remote workers and help them feel a greater sense of belonging.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\">1. Host daily or weekly check-ins<\/h3>\n<p>Office workers can easily stop by a coworker\u2019s desk or knock on their manager\u2019s door when they have a question or want a project update. Remote employees, on the other hand, don\u2019t always \u201cclock in\u201d at the same time, which puts the burden on employers to plan for these types of interactions in advance.<\/p>\n<p>Many remote teams check in with each other regularly, often using a daily video call during which employees quickly share project updates and accomplishments, as well as discuss any problems or issues they face. Teams that work more independently can check in using team messaging in a dedicated channel.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of the format, daily team check-ins bring employees together regularly and ensure that work is getting done in a timely and efficient manner.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\">2. Set clear expectations<\/h3>\n<p>Employees also report feeling lost or overwhelmed if they don\u2019t have clear direction. Unfortunately, remote employees often struggle to get answers when they need them, which only gets more difficult when teams work on different schedules and use different tools.<\/p>\n<p>The best way to set up remote employees for success from the get-go is to include communication strategies in the onboarding process. At the very minimum, the onboarding process should cover the organization\u2019s core work and communications processes, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Preferred frequency, tools, and ideal timing for team communication<\/li>\n<li>Team schedules and work hours<\/li>\n<li>Emergency contact information<\/li>\n<li>The employee\u2019s specific goals, project timelines, and expected deliverables<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether this information gets delivered via shared document, video call, email, or a combination of tools, employers should make the information easy to find and update it frequently, so employees don\u2019t have to waste valuable time searching for files or sending messages to colleagues.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\">3. Choose the right communications technology<\/h3>\n<p>Staying connected and, more importantly, collaborative during periods of remote work is essential to keeping the organization running smoothly. Employees need tools that enable seamless communication and collaboration wherever they regardless of the device they use.<\/p>\n<p>The right technology allows remote teams to effortlessly switch between different modes of communication on different devices. For example, a manager might choose to engage a team about a high-profile project using team messaging. If that manager needs more immediate clarification from the team, however, that message might need to escalate to a conference calls to get more details. The same might apply for daily and weekly check-ins.<\/p>\n<p>Switching modes of communication shouldn\u2019t get mired in roadblocks, though. If employees have to switch apps, enter login credentials, and find and input meeting IDs every time a meeting takes place, they simply won\u2019t use video conferencing unless it\u2019s necessary. As a result, collaboration is hindered and productivity suffers.<\/p>\n<p>Unified communications solutions combine team messaging, video conferencing, and cloud phone into a single platform where employees can switch from one mode to another with just a click. The unified platform allows employees to do everything under one roof, including messaging, file sharing, calling, joining video meetings, and even assigning tasks. A unified platform creates a seamless user experience that gives remote teams the tools they need to drive productivity through any future work-from-home event.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\">4. Encourage social interaction<\/h3>\n<p>From impromptu chats in the office breakroom to post-work happy hours, physical office spaces provide plenty of opportunities for chance encounters and interactions that facilitate the team bonding necessary to feel happier and less stressed at work.<\/p>\n<p>Replicating this experience online for remote teams can be challenging\u2014but far from impossible. For example, managers can start by dedicating a few minutes at the beginning of team calls to discuss \u201cnon-work items,\u201d such as weekend plans, pets, kids, or memes.<\/p>\n<p>Employers could also look into hosting virtual pizza parties, creative performances, trivia nights, and book clubs for their employees via video conferencing. While virtual team bonding events are a little more structured than their casual, office-based equivalents, they can go a long way in helping remote employees feel less isolated and a deeper sense of belonging.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\">5. Support employee well-being<\/h3>\n<p>Remote work can relieve stress for some people, but it can take time for employees to adjust to the distractions and social isolation that come from working at home. To help make the transition as smooth as possible, managers should set aside time outside of regular work meetings to see how their employees adapt.<\/p>\n<p>Listen carefully to employees\u2019 anxieties and concerns, acknowledge their stress, and empathize with their challenges. This one-on-one support will help employees feel seen and heard, while also giving leaders valuable insights that can optimize the work environment.<\/p>\n<p>Another way employers can support their teams is by adopting a two-pronged communication approach. By acknowledging the stress and anxiety that employees may be feeling, while also affirming their confidence in their teams to overcome the challenges ahead, employees will feel supported and gain a renewed sense of purpose and focus.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h2 h3\">6. Provide frequent recognition and rewards<\/h3>\n<p>The best way to motivate people, regardless of location, is to reward them for positive behavior. Some people are extrinsically motivated, meaning they prefer tangible benefits like pay raises, bonuses, and benefits. By contrast, intrinsically motivated people prefer intangible benefits like feelings of accomplishment, purpose, agency, or progress.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond financial incentives, other great extrinsic motivators for a remote team include technology allowances, home service perks, and workspace upgrades. On the other hand, great perks for intrinsically motivated employees include online training, employee spotlights, flexible work hours, extra vacation time, and advancement opportunities. These help intrinsically motivated employees feel like they\u2019re moving in the right direction and that their employer trusts them enough to take ownership of their work.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading h2\" style=\"padding-top: 35px;\"><a id=\"virtual\"><\/a>7 virtual team building activities you should really try<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onto the good stuff!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of our suggestions for building that feeling of connection with your team\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">members.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The beauty of web-based team building is that you can find cost-effective activities that are fair game for companies of pretty much any size.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a bit of creativity and a few simple tech tools, consider the following virtual team building activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"rc-subscribe\" id=\"new-rc-subscribe\"  style=\"background-image:url('\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/ringcentral\/assets\/images\/temp\/subscribe.png')\">\n\t\t<button class=\"close js-popup-close\"><svg class=\"icon_close_mobile\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon_close_mobile\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"rc-subscribe__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"rc-subscribe__wrapper_text\">\n<h3 class=\"rc-subscribe__title h2\">Stay informed with RingCentral<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rc-subscribe__subtitle\">Subscribe to our emails for the latest blogs, events, and exclusive content on AI-powered communication solutions. Stay ahead with insights and tips from the leader in trusted AI communications.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/legal\/privacy-notice.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-dl-name=\"Privacy Notic\" data-dl-element=\"link\" data-dl-additional-info=\"social\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Privacy Notice<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"rc-subscribe__wrapper_form\">\n<form class=\"\" data-event-init=\"true\" novalidate data-js-form>\n<div class=\"rc-subscribe__row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<input\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tname=\"email\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tplaceholder=\"Email address *\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Must be valid email. example@yourdomain.com\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tminlength=\"4\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmaxlength=\"255\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"email\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trequired\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tpattern=\"[a-z0-9._%+\\-]+@[a-z0-9.\\-]+\\.[a-z]{2,}$\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"field__control\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tautocomplete=\"on\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-required=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-dl-events-hover=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-dl-element=\"email\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-dl-additional-info=\"LET'S WORK TOGETHER\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"Email address *\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-errormessage=\"email-subscribe-errors\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"field__errors\" id=\"email-subscribe-errors\" data-js-form-field-errors><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"rc-subscribe__row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<select\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tname=\"Country__c\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trequired\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"field__control\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-required=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"Country *\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-errormessage=\"country-subscribe-errors\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t><option value=\"\" disabled=\"disabled\" selected=\"selected\">Country<\/option><option value=\"Canada\">Canada<\/option><option value=\"United_States\">United States<\/option><\/select><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"field__errors\" id=\"country-subscribe-errors\" data-js-form-field-errors><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"rc-subscribe__row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"submit\" data-event-init=\"true\">Subscribe<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"confirm-form\" role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" style=\"display: none;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"confirm-form__text\">Thank you for your interest in RingCentral<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"heading h2 h3\" style=\"color: #434343; padding-top: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">1. \u201cRandom\u201d pair-ups<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s kick things off with an easy one: facilitate your team pairing-up serendipitously<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pair-ups are basically timed conversations between two randomly selected team members using a video conferencing tool. You can dedicate a part of a meeting and use something like this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wheelofnames.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wheel of names<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make sure the coworkers you pair up are truly random.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually done in a 15 or 30-minute block, these pair-up conversations can be either off-the-cuff or based on pre-selected prompts to build higher <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edbatista.com\/2015\/08\/five-levels.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">levels of communication<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> between the individuals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note that the questions and prompts for your pair-ups don\u2019t need to be complicated or particularly in-depth. Here are some sample icebreaker questions you can use for a pair-up:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Been anywhere recently for the very first time?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s the most surprising thing you purchased for yourself recently?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are you obsessed with right now (think: books, Netflix binges)?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pair-ups are brilliant for not only introducing new team members, but also allowing employees who haven\u2019t worked together recently to catch up. Quick and easy to do with very little planning, this is arguably the easiest of our virtual team building activities to try.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><strong>2. Volunteer together, remotely<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study on Glassdoor found that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benefitnews.com\/news\/why-employers-should-consider-adding-volunteer-time-off-benefits#:~:text=%E2%80%9CIt%20encourages%20employees%20to%20participate,according%20to%20a%20Glassdoor%20survey.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75% of millennials<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> expect their employer to participate in social good\u2014and this doesn\u2019t always just mean a giant corporation putting a donation down. Employees want the ability to work for a company that helps them remain civically engaged.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volunteering together is an incredible opportunity for a team of any size to participate in social good and foster meaningful relationships with each other and the company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a couple of examples where RingCentral employees have volunteered together in these activities:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>&#8220;Mapathon&#8221; &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Together with the<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we came together and volunteered virtually to help create maps of communities around the world to help make them less vulnerable to disasters and disease outbreaks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>&#8220;<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackhistorybootcamp.com\/\"><b>Black History Bootcamp&#8221;<\/b><\/a><b> &#8211; <\/b>Partnered with GirlTrek, RingCentral employees raised over $3,000 by participating in a 21 day walking and learning challenge. Not only was this activity great for physical health and getting folks moving, it was also an incredible learning opportunity for team members who are interested in learning more about Black history:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44772\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/girltrek-email.png\" alt=\"girltrek email\" width=\"1000\" height=\"837\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Make it personal. A<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">llowing your employees to engage with the organizations that they want to support or that they could <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ffwd.org\/volunteer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">remotely volunteer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for. RCause, RingCentral&#8217;s Corporate Social Responsibility program, allows employees to further their impact through Dollars for Doers, sponsorships, and donation matching.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This does two things: it signals that what\u2019s important to them is also important to the company, and lets them know that they can bring their best, authentic selves to work.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #434343; padding-top: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">3. Virtual scavenger hunts<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bit more involved than pair-ups, a virtual scavenger hunt can be done company-wide or just among smaller teams.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To start things off, share some photos of specific items with your team, say, through your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/internal-communication-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">team messaging app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These can be produced either in real time <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> over the course of the day. Some sample snapshots for your team to take during a scavenger hunt might include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A home office selfie (bonus points if you include your pet!)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sentimental item from your desk (and the story behind it)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A shot of your coffee mug, lunch, or afternoon snack<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also do scavenger hunts that require scouring the web for items, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A GIF from your favorite movie<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A meme that describes your workweek so far<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A photo from your last vacation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/remote-work-playbook.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3525\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/490719603-WFH-Remote-Work-Playbook-banner-image-1380x490-blog-1024x364-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"299\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"color: #434343; padding-top: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">4. Virtual game sessions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hey, who doesn\u2019t love a bit of gaming?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A great way to wrap up a stressful workday or ease your coworkers into the weekend, getting together to play games virtually is easier than ever. For example, consider how you can use video conferencing software like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RingCentral Video<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to run a trivia session or play a game of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playwerewolf.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Werewolf<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can likewise look into party games that are specifically designed to be played remotely with a smartphone such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jackboxgames.com\/how-to-play-jackbox-games-with-friends-and-family-remotely\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jackbox<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation\" title=\"How to Play Jackbox Remotely via Google Hangouts\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gjYNtZ4x72g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen sandbox=\"allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #434343; padding-top: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">5. Connection-focused stand-ups<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all virtual team building activities need to be pre-planned or scheduled in advance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Case in point, consider having a Friday meeting (or transform your Friday stand-up) that\u2019s laid-back and includes opportunities for your team to talk about <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than what they did at work that week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, encourage your coworkers to talk about their weekend plans or upcoming events that they\u2019re looking forward to. This sort of team building is something that you can naturally integrate into your employees\u2019 schedules.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/remote-readiness\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-45676 size-full\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Banner-Image-for-Blog-Promo.png\" alt=\"Remote Readiness CTA\" width=\"695\" height=\"247\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #434343; padding-top: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">6. \u201cJust for fun\u201d chat channels<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Piggybacking on the previous tip of having planned team building chats, many teams have dedicated \u201cfun\u201d channels in their chat platforms where everyone can share memes or talk about their shared interest in the latest news or sports.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The purpose of these channels is to simply let your employees have a place where they can talk about non-work things and recreate water cooler conversations virtually.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/rcapp.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RingCentral\u2019s team messaging app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lets you create these team or group-based channels in seconds:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/rcapp.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3581 size-large\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/image7-27-1024x659.png\" alt=\"RingCentral\u2019s team messaging app lets you create team or group-based channels in seconds\" width=\"840\" height=\"541\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #434343; padding-top: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">7. Virtual happy hour<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although you might not be able to physically grab a drink with your coworkers, you can still recreate the same vibe virtually over a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/virtual-meetings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">video meeting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No big secrets or prep required here. Simply set some time aside to shoot the breeze with your team and enjoy an adult beverage or two. We recommend making this as accessible as possible by hosting this during scheduled work hours. Celebrate with your team by drinking with\u00a0 there\u2019s no shame in the brunch game:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PicnicNews\/status\/1243644736482705414\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3582 size-full\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/image8-24.png\" alt=\"PIcnic's first virtual happy hour\" width=\"594\" height=\"831\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you really want to make your happy hour feel like a party, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vice.com\/en_us\/article\/bvgb35\/virtual-karaoke-should-be-your-next-coronavirus-pastime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">virtual karaoke<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is all-the-rage right now. You can likewise spice up your get-togethers with a dedicated Spotify playlist to broadcast to your team:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3583\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/image4-46.png\" alt=\"Virtual happy hour playlists\" width=\"769\" height=\"360\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #434343; padding-top: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">8. Highlight wins on social media<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media goes hand in hand with virtual team building.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interacting with your coworkers via social may not seem like a big deal, but doing so is a simple way to encourage some playful back-and-forth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, why not share a snapshot of your team\u2019s video conferences on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BakerHicks_1957\/status\/1244946324799328256\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3584 size-full\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/image3-53.png\" alt=\"Bakerhicks share highlights of their team\u2019s video conferences on social media\" width=\"590\" height=\"768\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So many teams are doing exactly that right now as they adapt to working from home and want to share their experience with the world. Encouraging check-ins, comments, and responses from your team on\u00a0 social media is yet another way to create camaraderie. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"Tools you need to do these activities\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"padding-top: 35px;\"><a id=\"Which\"><\/a>Which tools do I need for virtual team building?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To wrap things up, let\u2019s talk about some tools that\u2019ll help your virtual team building activities go smoothly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #434343; padding-top: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">A video conferencing platform<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A video conferencing solution is a must-have for not only team building, but also running a remote team <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">period<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, remote teams need to be able to seamlessly share their screens, chat via video, and work between multiple devices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RingCentral Video<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can do all of the above and then some. Not only does the app let you collaborate instantly through video chat, but it\u2019s also easy to set up and offers in-depth meeting analytics. Whether for fun or strictly business, RingCentral Video supports the needs of teams both big and small:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3585\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/image1-76-1024x712.png\" alt=\"Video chat collaboration through RingCentral Video\" width=\"840\" height=\"584\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #434343; padding-top: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Employee recognition apps<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are tons of apps out there that can help support your virtual team building activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, tools such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15five<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allow you to send digital \u201chigh-fives\u201d to your coworkers and celebrate wins at work:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3586\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/image2-64.png\" alt=\"15five sends digital \u201chigh-fives\u201d to coworkers and celebrate wins at work\" width=\"564\" height=\"443\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, employee recognition platforms like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kudos<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> enable you to share rewards, milestone badges, and other digital gifts with your team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just because you\u2019re working remotely doesn\u2019t mean that you have to give up compliments for a job well done. Each of these apps can help create a sense of friendship among your remote workforce through little messages and mini-activities throughout the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #434343; padding-top: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Social media platforms (Twitter, Instagram)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, remember the role that social media can play when it comes to boosting the visibility of your team building efforts. From introducing new employees to highlighting your activities, consider how you can use your social presence to shout-out your coworkers. Doing so is a subtle yet significant way to make your coworkers feel like part of a community:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChrisMurphySCW\/status\/1242953167995723776\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3587 size-full\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/image5-38.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"492\" height=\"833\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading h2\"><a id=\"The\"><\/a>The building blocks of a strong remote team<\/h2>\n<p>The key to remote team building? Be intentional. When people share the same physical space, actions like getting feedback and team bonding can be a lot more impromptu and casual. Without the spontaneity that comes from a physical office setting, employers need to be more intentional and purposeful when creating remote team engagement processes to make sure that everybody\u2019s needs are met and no employee (or project) slips through the cracks.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bit of lighthearted fun could be exactly what your team needs to stay sane. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the more reason to try out some new virtual team building activities! Check out a demo of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RingCentral Video<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and start scheduling events and activities to bring your team together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The way that teams work together is rapidly changing. A staggering 74% of employees now consider working remotely as the next normal. This shift has driven many teams to adopt distributed and hybrid setups, an incredible opportunity to expand the talent pool and build more diverse teams. 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