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The way we work is changing. With advances in technology, it’s now possible to work from anywhere in the world. This has led to the rise of different types of virtual teams – groups of employees who work together online, often from different locations. There are many different types of virtual teams, each with its…

Employee engagement is a critical topic for any organization, but especially for those who have a workforce that is largely or entirely remote. Engaged employees are more productive, more satisfied with their jobs, and more likely to stay with their employer. There are many benefits to creating a virtual employee engagement plan. First, it can…

Choosing the right virtual team building activity is crucial for the success of your remote or hybrid team. There are several factors to consider when making your decision. These include such as the size of your team, the location of your team members, and the type of activity. It is also important to avoid common…

There are many reasons businesses should use Slack. Slack is a versatile tool that can be used for communication, collaboration, and productivity. Businesses can use Slack to improve communication between employees, increase collaboration, and boost productivity. Additionally, Slack is easy to use and has a variety of features that businesses can take advantage of. Slack…

In today’s business world, more and more companies are using virtual teams to get work done. A virtual team is a group of individuals who work together to achieve a common goal, but who are not in the same physical location. There are many benefits to using virtual teams, including increased flexibility, lower costs, and…

As the world increasingly moves towards a hybrid model of work, with more and more employees working remotely, the need for strong virtual team bonds is more important than ever. A virtual team is a team of individuals who work together online to achieve a common goal. A virtual team bond is an essential element…

Leading a remote team can be a daunting task. In order to be successful, you need to be able to overcome the five biggest challenges faced by leaders of remote teams. They are: Let’s take a closer look at each one. Communication Good communication is vital for any team, but it is especially important for…

If you’re like most team leaders, you’re always looking for new ways to help your team bond and build trust. And what better way to do that than with a virtual team building activity? And what better way to start that process than with a team building guide? Virtual team building is a great way…

There are plenty of reasons for using virtual team activities for the workplace. In a world where more and more employees are working remotely, it’s important to find ways to keep everyone connected and engaged. Virtual team building can help with that by fostering communication, cooperation, and creativity. Plus, they can be great fun! Let’s…

Most team building activities – virtual or in-person – are fundamentally competitive in nature. Why is that? Part of the reason is probably that it’s easier to create competitive activities than it is to create collaborative ones. Collaborative virtual team building activities are, we think, even rarer. Unless you check out our portfolio anyway! It’s…

MiniTreasure is our second oldest virtual team building activity. Launched back in 2011, we originally had just the one scene for this unique virtual treasure hunt. It quickly gained popularity with our geographically spread clients with virtual teams. So we added another scene to its fold. And then a third scene quickly followed. A bit…

The term “team building” is often misunderstood. If you add the fact that many people need team building delivered virtually, it’s easy for misunderstandings to grow. Team building activities that can be done virtually isn’t as straightforward a proposition as it might seem. Why so? Team building is often seen as interchangeable with team bonding.…