July 18, 2024

10 ideas virtual team-building activities for remote teams

Elena Zangeeva
CEO @Kvistly
10 ideas virtual team-building activities for remote teams

In today’s increasingly remote work environment, team building has become more challenging. Research shows that 70% of remote workers feel left out of the workplace, and loneliness is one of the biggest struggles reported by remote employees. These feelings of isolation can significantly impact productivity and overall job satisfaction. Therefore, fostering a strong, connected team while working apart requires creativity and the right tools.

Here are 10 innovative ideas for remote team building:

  1. Virtual Escape Rooms. Engage your team with virtual escape rooms where they solve puzzles and challenges together.
  2. Online Trivia Competitions. Host weekly trivia nights covering diverse topics to keep things exciting.
  3. Remote Coffee Breaks. Schedule virtual coffee breaks where team members can chat about non-work-related topics.
  4. Virtual Fitness Challenges. Encourage your team to stay active with virtual fitness challenges.
  5. Remote Book Club. Start a virtual book club where team members discuss a book they’re reading.
  6. Online Workshops and Skill Sharing. Host online workshops where team members can teach each other new skills.
  7. Virtual Team Building Games. Play online games that require collaboration and communication.
  8. Interactive Webinars. Organize webinars on professional development topics.
  9. Virtual Happy Hours. Host virtual happy hours where team members can relax and socialize sharing fun stories.
  10. Remote Talent Shows. Let team members showcase their hidden talents in a virtual talent show.

How Kvistly Can Help?

Kvistly’s AI-powered quiz maker is designed to make team-building events engaging, fun, and easy

  • Quick Quiz Creation: With Kvistly, you can create a quiz event in just 1 minute using our AI question generator. Simply ask for a quiz about any topic, and our AI will generate relevant questions instantly.
  • Personalized Quizzes: Make truly personalized quizzes by using our AI question extractor. Upload information about your team and ask for 2-3 fun facts about each member beforehand. Kvistly will create a quiz that reflects your team’s unique interests and personalities.
  • Ready-Made Templates: Don’t have time to create a quiz from scratch? Use one of our pre-made templates and simply add the correct answers. It’s that easy!
  • Bidding Feature: Make the competition more thrilling with our bidding feature, which allows participants to bet on their answers. This adds an exciting layer of strategy and fun, making Kvistly quizzes a hit during events.

Our dynamic, interactive quizzes ensure that remote team-building activities are enjoyable and inclusive for everyone!

Whether you’re looking to educate, entertain, or simply connect your team, Kvistly provides the tools you need to succeed in a remote environment

Ready to boost your team’s connection and morale? Try Kvistly today!

Elena Zangeeva
Kvistly's Co-founder & CEO Elena brings over 12 years of HR expertise from her tenure at BCG, Bumble, and Sweatcoin