Virtual Office Party Ideas
In a time of COVID-19 and with the shift towards more permanent remote workers, companies must focus on employee engagement ideas to ensure their team remains connected. Transitioning to virtual office parties can foster moments of bonding that translate into a stronger and happier team.
Running a virtual business has its benefits, including lower overhead, eliminating commutes, and increased agility during unexpected events. However, not having team members in the same physical location presents challenges, especially in maintaining healthy remote team bonding.
In a virtual office, employees can’t simply gather in the breakroom for cake to celebrate an employee's birthday, nor can they enjoy a traditional office Christmas party. These gatherings foster real value in employee team building, retention, and creating an enjoyable work atmosphere. In fact, companies with engaged employees earn 2.5 times more revenue than those with lower engagement levels.
So, how can you make your virtual office party stand out from just another Zoom call? Here are several unique employee engagement ideas for virtual office parties that can keep your team connected, even when they are working from different locations.
**Send a Virtual Office Party Care Package**
Enhance your virtual office party by mailing care packages to employees to be opened during the event. Include a company t-shirt, jacket, or other branded items, along with party supplies, snacks, and fun items for everyone to enjoy together. You can even utilize virtual office services to assist in mailing these packages.
Everyone opening their party package simultaneously creates a special moment that sets a positive tone for your virtual celebration.
**Have a Virtual Talent Contest**
Everyone has hidden talents, and a virtual talent contest can liven up your holiday party and transform it from just another Zoom call. Have your coworkers showcase skills like playing an instrument or juggling. You can create engaging virtual stickers for your messaging platform, awarding fun titles such as "Grooviest Talent" to participants, making them feel appreciated.
**Send Office Party Food via Door Dash**
One of the joys of traditional office parties is the food. You can delight your employees by coordinating with a local restaurant to deliver party food to their homes just in time for your virtual office party. Services like Door Dash can help you make this happen, ensuring your team enjoys a special culinary experience.
**Virtual Escape Room**
Although in-person team-building exercises are limited, virtual escape rooms offer a great way to bond over puzzles. Many escape room venues have adapted to provide virtual experiences. You and your team can tackle virtual challenges together, making for an unforgettable virtual office party.
**Virtual Cookie Baking, Painting, etc.**
Some employees might have culinary or artistic skills to share. Plan a virtual office party that includes fun teaching activities, such as cookie baking or painting sessions led by team members. This initiative not only allows for remote team bonding but also gives everyone the chance to shine by sharing their passions in future virtual events.
**Visit a Museum Together...Virtually**
Another effective way to elevate your virtual office party is by exploring a virtual museum tour together. Options abound, including The Louvre in Paris or the Natural History Museum in London. Explore unique and eclectic tours for an even more adventurous experience, perfect for your team's diverse interests.
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