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Virtual Corporate Event Ideas for Remote Teams

In this working-from-anywhere era, attending hybrid and virtual events is the new norm. And when it comes to planning your virtual corporate event meetings, you’ll want to find new ways to incorporate team-building and connections. While many people enjoy working from the comfort of their own home, workplace camaraderie has taken a huge hit. According to a study done by the O’Connell Executive Search, 75% of employees see camaraderie deteriorating, 81% have trouble onboarding, and 81% see building critical relationships as difficult. Those numbers especially hit home for New Yorkers, people who thrive on the energy and buzz of the city. That’s why it’s so important, now more than ever before, to create and build that connection with your virtual team. Consider these ideas when hosting your next virtual corporate meeting or event.

Peer-to-Peer Virtual Awards

Receiving praise from your boss is always nice. However, one way to build connection amongst your team is by holding monthly virtual peer-to-peer awards. Every month, people write in, nominating a team member for going over and above what their job requires. The nominations are limitless, and they can be signed or left anonymous. At your virtual meeting, you will read off every nomination in front of the whole team. Not only does this boost morale, but it causes your employees to start looking for the “good” in their teammates. At the end of the year, hold a grand award ceremony and the teammate who received the most nominations over the past year wins a substantial award. It’ll elevate your virtual corporate event engagement in a big way.

Virtual Cocktail or Coffee Hour

Building in a set time into your workweek for the team to relax and chat is great for team building and morale. Let’s face it. Nobody wants to get up and go to work on Monday mornings. You could choose to host a Monday morning coffee and chat and start the week on a calm, peaceful note. Or perhaps you host a weekly virtual Thirsty Thursday, and the last hour of every Thursday is devoted to winding down, connecting, chatting about weekend plans, and drinking a favorite cocktail or mocktail.

Tip: We recommend never hosting this type of virtual corporate event on Fridays as this is a common day people take off or leave early. You’ll have more participation if these virtual gatherings happen earlier in the week.

Virtual Corporate Event Party Games for the Win

Believe it or not, you can now host virtual party games for your corporate events. Companies like Let’s Roam Teambuilding have made it their job to create amazing and memorable online adventures that have been carefully designed to boost morale, increase productivity, and build stronger teams. Choose from virtual office games and scavenger hunts to coworker feud and trivia contests, just to name a few. This is a virtual corporate event experience your team will love to participate in and never forget!

Host Your Next Virtual Corporate Event with EMRG Media

Having a happy, connected team increases productivity and makes the work week much more bearable. When planning your next virtual corporate event or meeting, trust the professionals at EMRG Media! We offer the best insights and expertise on virtual event planning in NYC. And even if you’re planning an in-person corporate event, make it hybrid so remote guests can join in the festivities, too. Our event curation experts can help coordinate your hybrid conferences so everyone can join and be included. We’ll make every engagement (virtual or in-person) memorable and impactful! Contact us today to start producing the perfect virtual event for your team.