{"id":86778,"date":"2023-01-11T10:17:05","date_gmt":"2023-01-11T09:17:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zenkit.com\/?p=86778"},"modified":"2023-07-21T11:22:58","modified_gmt":"2023-07-21T09:22:58","slug":"how-to-keep-your-team-connected-with-virtual-team-bonding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zenkit.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-team-connected-with-virtual-team-bonding\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep Your Team Connected with Virtual Team Bonding"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Workplaces have changed drastically since the COVID-19 pandemic. With so many people now working remotely<\/a>, the idea of team bonding may seem like a thing of the past. However, it\u2019s more important than ever to keep your team connected, even if you can\u2019t be in the same room.<\/strong><\/p>\n An essential part of any team\u2019s success is feeling connected to one another and working towards a common goal. When you\u2019re all in the same office, building relationships and feeling like you\u2019re part of a team is easy. But when everyone is working remotely, it can be harder to create that sense of camaraderie.<\/strong><\/p>\n That\u2019s why we\u2019ve created this article with tips on how to keep your team connected with virtual team bonding.<\/strong><\/p>\n Before we get into how to do virtual team bonding, let\u2019s first define what it is. Virtual team bonding is when a team comes together online to socialize and build relationships. This can be done in various ways, such as through online games, <\/span>office management software tools<\/span><\/a>, group chats, or even just virtually hanging out together.<\/span><\/p>\n Virtual team bonding is all about connecting with your team members and building relationships, even when you\u2019re not working in the same place. It\u2019s important because it can help to improve communication, increase trust and understanding, and boost morale.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There are several reasons why virtual team bonding is so important for remote teams:<\/span><\/p>\n There are lots of <\/span>different ways you can improve<\/span><\/a> virtual team bonding. Here are a few ideas to get you started:<\/span><\/p>\n In any workplace, it\u2019s important to have strong relationships between different departments. But when everyone is working remotely, those relationships can be harder to foster. A great way to build connections between different departments is to set up a virtual break room.<\/span><\/p>\n Invite team members to regular virtual coffee chats, where employees from different departments can meet and talk to each other informally. You can also use<\/span> remote collaboration channels<\/span><\/a> like Slack or Microsoft Teams to create virtual spaces where people from different departments can connect and chat.<\/span><\/p>\n A great way to build relationships and get to know your team members is to send daily \u201cselfies.\u201d This can also be done through a chat program like Zenchat<\/a>. Every day, each team member can send a photo of themselves along with a brief update on what they\u2019re doing that day.<\/span><\/p>\n This is excellent for helping people feel connected to each other and the business. It\u2019s also a fun way to get people talking and bonding.<\/span><\/p>\n Just because everyone works remotely doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t have regular social events. Fun virtual social event ideas include:<\/span><\/p>\n
\nWhat Is Virtual Team Bonding and Why Is It Important?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\nThe importance of virtual bonding<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\nTips for Virtual Team Bonding<\/strong><\/h2>\n
1. Connect team members from different departments<\/strong><\/h3>\n
2. Send daily \u201cselfies\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n
3. Set up regular virtual social events<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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