Strategies for Secure Holiday Festivities with Your Colleagues
As the holiday season approaches, maintaining high levels of remote work engagement becomes increasingly important. Here are five ways to celebrate the season with your team while fostering collaboration and connection.
1. **Virtual Happy Hour and Craft Cocktail Making**
OfficeVibe recognises the importance of providing opportunities for learning and growth, and creating substantial relationships, all of which can be achieved through a virtual holiday happy hour. By focusing on creating a craft cocktail together, your team can enjoy a fun and interactive experience that encourages bonding.
2. **Gardenuity Container Gardening Workshop**
Gardenuity, a company that specialises in virtual gardening experiences, suggests a hands-on workshop as a thoughtful and fun interactive activity. Although the original event was designed for Earth Day, this virtual gardening experience could be adapted as a festive, interactive event for remote teams during the holidays.
3. **Cooking Together**
Sharing a meal with the team is another way to celebrate the holidays remotely. By choosing a popular recipe and having everyone prepare it together, your team can enjoy a shared experience and strengthen their connections.
4. **Virtual Scavenger Hunt**
A virtual scavenger hunt can provide a fun and engaging means of remote team bonding. By setting up clues and challenges, your team can work together to solve problems and have a great time.
5. **Secret Santa Gift Exchange**
A classic holiday event for remote teams, a virtual Secret Santa gift exchange can bring joy and excitement to your team. By randomly assigning team members to exchange gifts, everyone can participate in the holiday spirit.
Remember, demonstrating the value of team health and safety encourages best work. Safety measures should be in place for all holiday celebrations, whether virtual or in-person. This year's holiday season offers opportunities for meaningful team celebrations, and hosting an interactive workshop is a great way to engage and bond with your team remotely.
[1] Source: Gardenuity press release, 22nd April 2021.
- Incorporating container gardening into your lifestyle can be a refreshing extension of your wellness routine, especially with Gardenuity's virtual workshops that promote relaxation and personal growth.
- To add a touch of fashion-and-beauty to your virtual holiday celebrations, consider hosting a make-up tutorial or clothing swap party, encouraging team members to share and learn about the latest trends in style.
- When it comes to food-and-drink, promoting culinary exploration can be a rewarding way to connect with your team. You might even discover new favorite recipes that can become staples in your home-and-garden meals.
- For those with an interest in cars, organizing a virtual tour of an exotic or classic car show can serve as an educational and exciting experience, providing an opportunity for team members to discuss and share their passion for vehicles.
- Despite the distance, relationships can still grow robustly during the holiday season. By dedicating time for virtual book clubs or self-improvement activities focused on education-and-self-development, your team can engage in meaningful conversations that build understanding and strengthen connection.
- Lastly, as your team embarks on travel during the holiday season, consider staying in touch by sharing experiences, recommendations, and support for each other's adventure. This shared connection will bond you in ways that transcend physical distance, promoting a sense of unity within the remote work community.
