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Offsyte 2023 Awards: Best Virtual Team Building Activities

March 13, 2023

Stay connected with your co-workers while working miles apart.

A Complete Guide on Managing Remote Teams

February 28, 2023

Remote teams are the future. Here's how to effectively manage and build a remote team.

How to Provide Career Growth Opportunities for Remote Workers

February 28, 2023

If you want the best workers, you need to create a space for them to grow and improve. Here is how to do just that.

How to Foster Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in a Virtual Workplace

February 28, 2023

A blueprint for increasing diversity, equity and inclusion with your virtual team.

The 7 Best Employee Retention Strategies

February 27, 2023

Keeping workers is vital to a company's success. Here are the best ways to retain talent.

The 15 Best Would You Rather Questions for Work

February 15, 2023

Ask your coworkers some of these would you rather questions and get to know them much better.

A Guide on How to Build Team Culture With Remote Employees

February 15, 2023

Team culture is always important. Even more so with remote employees. Here is how to build your virtual culture.

5 Easy Virtual Team Dinner Ideas

February 14, 2023

Get your team together for a fun and engaging virtual team dinner experience.

4 Ideas on How to Celebrate Employee Appreciation Day

February 14, 2023

Employees that feel appreciated work harder, stay later and have a positive attitude. Consider these four employee appreciation ideas to recognize your team.

Famous Teamwork Quotes That Spread Positivity

February 10, 2023

In need of a spark? These teamwork quotes will inspire your team.

Relax and Unwind with Your Team: Tea Tasting for Remote Workers

February 10, 2023

Looking for a calm and relaxing team-building activity? Sign up for a tea-tasting class and let the good vibes flow.

A Guide on How to Start a Virtual Water Cooler at Work

February 9, 2023

Your remote team needs a space to casually interact. It's time to start a virtual water cooler.

The Best Contest Ideas for Remote Workers

February 8, 2023

Looking for a way to switch up your next meeting? Engage your team with some good old-fashioned contests.

Get Ready to Travel: 5 Virtual Tours That Will Inspire Your Coworkers

February 7, 2023

Need a break from the typical Zoom meeting? Take your remote team on an inspiring virtual tour.

5 Fun and Interactive Zoom Team Building Activities

February 7, 2023

Make your next Zoom team-building event memorable with these activities.

Get to Know Your Coworkers: The 30 Best What If Questions to Ask

February 7, 2023

Want to really get to know your remote team? Ask them some of these unique and fun 'what if' questions.

The 5 Best Online Team-Building Games

February 7, 2023

Bond with your team by playing these entertaining and interesting virtual games.

Fun Team Meeting Ideas That Will Break the Ice

January 27, 2023

Kick off your remote meetings with some fun and interactive activities.

A Guide to Finding the Best Work-From-Home Gifts

January 27, 2023

Find the best work-from-home gifts for your remote team.

10 Fun and Silly Slack Games For Remote Teams In 2023

January 26, 2023

Make Slack fun — because why not. These fun and silly Slack games will help your team bond while working remotely.

5 Online Party Games for Your Team

January 24, 2023

Looking for some virtual party games to engage your team? You've come to the right place.

5 Best Virtual Escape Room Team Building Activities

January 24, 2023

Want to encourage cooperation, build communication skills, and fuel a positive work environment? Try one of these five virtual escape room team-building events.

How to Celebrate Black History Month With Your Team

January 20, 2023

Celebrate Black History Month with these educational remote activities.

5 Ways to Celebrate Women’s History Month in Your Office

January 18, 2023

March is Women’s History Month. Here are five ways to celebrate Women's History Month, each with a dash of team building.

5 Fun Valentine's Day Ideas For Work

January 18, 2023

So your team works entirely remotely. That doesn't mean you can't celebrate Valentine's Day. Here are some of the best Valentine's Day celebration events for remote teams.

5 Ways to Celebrate the Lunar New Year Remotely

January 17, 2023

The Lunar New Year begins soon. Try these activities to kick off the Year of the Rabbit in style.

Bring your Team Together with These Fun Virtual Scavenger Hunt Ideas

January 13, 2023

Ready, set, go. Get your team ready for some fun with these virtual scavenger hunt games.

Unplug from Work with These Fun Virtual Wine Tasting Events

January 13, 2023

If you're looking to escape from work with a fun team activity, check out Offsyte's virtual wine-tasting events.

How to Host the Best Work Anniversary Celebration

January 13, 2023

Show your colleague some love by creatively celebrating their work anniversary.

5 Virtual Retirement Party Ideas for Work

January 13, 2023

Celebrate your remote worker's career in style with these virtual retirement party ideas.

Workplace Trends Report: Workers Seek More Connections, Communication and Career Growth in 2023

January 10, 2023

Offsyte's latest report looks at workplace trends, how employees feel about their current employer and actions they’d like to see their employer adopt.

5 Virtual Icebreakers for Remote Teams

December 30, 2022

Use these virtual icebreaker ideas to help your remote team feel connected.

5 Minute Team Building Activities for Remote Workers

December 30, 2022

Learn more about your colleagues with these quick team-building ideas.

The Best Online Murder Mystery Games

December 29, 2022

The best murder mystery games to entertain your team.

10 Funny Team Names for Remote Workers

December 23, 2022

Consider these funny team names next time you host a virtual game.

7 Creative Yes or No Questions for Zoom

December 23, 2022

Get your team laughing and talking with these fun yes or no questions.

The Complete Guide to Remote Team Building Activities

December 23, 2022

A good team-building activity gets everyone talking. Check out Offsyte's guide to find the best team-building exercise.

5 Good Team Building Games for Remote Workers

December 14, 2022

Bring your colleagues together with these fun team-building games.

6 Online Trivia Games Your Coworkers Will Actually Like

December 14, 2022

Looking for a fun trivia game to play with your team? Look no further, we have compiled the best online trivia games in this guide.

5 Group Games to Play with Remote Workers

December 12, 2022

Give these fun virtual games a try to help build a strong connection with your team.

The Best Employee Engagement Activities for Zoom

December 12, 2022

A guide to keeping remote workers connected, happy and fulfilled.

5 Unique Virtual Games to Play with Coworkers

December 12, 2022

A breakdown of the best online games to play with coworkers.

The Best Virtual Wellness Activities for Remote Workers

December 12, 2022

A look at virtual wellness activities that will boost your team's mental, emotional and physical health.

5 Zoom Icebreakers for Team Meetings

December 7, 2022

Check out these tips and tricks on how to break the ice when hosting a virtual team meeting.

5 New Year's Eve Party Ideas for Work

December 5, 2022

With a new year upon us, consider these New Year's Eve party ideas that can help your team bond and celebrate the year that was.

How to Throw a White Elephant Party for The Holidays

December 5, 2022

The holidays are here. Use these helpful tips on how to host the perfect white elephant party with your team.

How to Avoid Employee Burnout During the Holidays

November 21, 2022

See how to avoid employee burnout during the holiday season with these four actionable tips.

How Companies Are Working to Overcome Pandemic-Induced Challenges With Virtual Team-Building Activities

November 7, 2022

See how companies are using team-building activities to overcome challenges brought on by the pandemic.

Offsyte Expansion Adds In-Person Team Building Events in New York City and Los Angeles

November 1, 2022

Offsyte is expanding into NYC and LA. We have more in-person team-building events to choose from.

4 Virtual Comedy Shows For Your Team

October 21, 2022

The importance of a strong, community-minded team can’t be understated. Planning team-building events, like virtual comedy shows, is an easy way to encourage teams to connect.

9 Fun Holiday Party Ideas for Work

October 13, 2022

Use these holiday party ideas to celebrate the season at work. This list of nine ideas will help you boost morale and bring holiday cheer to the office.

5 Virtual Magic Shows to Try In Your Office

October 6, 2022

Magicians can dazzle adults with mind reading, mentalism, and fascinating sleight-of-hand tricks, all via virtual magic shows. Ready to schedule a show for your team?

An Office Guide to Hosting the Best Virtual Happy Hours

September 21, 2022

Ready to host a virtual happy hour that employees will love? These tips will take your online cocktail party to the next level.

7 Office Halloween Ideas That Are Easy to Do in the Office

September 15, 2022

Need some help with office Halloween ideas? Check out these great ideas.

4 Virtual Cocktail Classes to Check Out

September 8, 2022

Interested in scheduling virtual mixology classes with kits? The events are led by expert mix masters and include a pre-shipped drink-making kit that contains all of the necessary ingredients.

7 Hispanic Heritage Month Activities To Celebrate in Your Office

September 2, 2022

Need some Hispanic Heritage Month activities for your office? Look no further. We have seven suggestions to celebrate with your employees.

6 Ways to Celebrate Women’s Equality Day in the Office

August 26, 2022

On Women’s Equality Day, August 26, we celebrate the equality of women while recognizing that there are still many hurdles to face. To empower women in your office, celebrate the day with these activities.

35 Team Building Questions For Remote Teams

July 12, 2022

It’s important for remote teams to get to know one another. One of the best ways to do that is with team building questions.

6 Fun Employee Engagement Activities To Try In The Office

June 22, 2022

Disengaged employees can cost your company big bucks. To prevent that from happening, here are six employee engagement fun activities in office to try.

Top 5 Virtual Chocolate Tasting Experiences For Companies

June 10, 2022

During a virtual chocolate tasting event, your team can try the finest chocolate, learn how to taste different samples, and even make their own delicious treats.

6 Ways to Celebrate Pride Month With Your Team

June 3, 2022

June is Pride Month. Is your office ready to celebrate? We’ve got six ideas that any office can use to recognize the LGBTQ+ community.

Top 7 Murder Mystery Games for Team Building

May 19, 2022

Offering an equal mix of challenge and fun, virtual murder mystery games are a great way to build team camaraderie. See how easy it is to host an event in your office.

Top 5 Remote Employee Engagement Activities

May 12, 2022

As more companies offer virtual positions or hybrid schedules, employee engagement becomes a priority. Take a look at the top five remote employee engagement activities.

AAPI Month: Top 3 Team Events to Celebrate

May 5, 2022

Planning to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Island Heritage Month in the office? A team building event is a great way to gather employees and learn more about the unique cultures, cuisine, and practices of the AAPI people.

6 Tips for Onboarding Remote Employees Efficiently

April 27, 2022

As more companies offer remote jobs, onboarding remote employees has become a priority. To get employees set up and ready to go quickly, check out these six virtual onboarding tips.

A DIY Boba Making Class For Your Office

April 19, 2022

Boba tea is climbing the popularity charts, so why not offer a boba making class in the office as a team building event? See how it works.

FAQs About Hosting a Virtual Wine Tasting Party

April 12, 2022

Used as a team-building event, a virtual wine tasting party brings employees together, creates a sense of community, and encourages communication. Learn more about these events by reading through these FAQs.

Team Trivia: The Many Benefits Behind This Team Building Event

April 5, 2022

Team trivia is a collaborative event with many benefits. From improved communication to elevated collaboration, team trivia has more advantages than you might suspect.

Top 50 Ice Breaker Questions For Team Events

March 28, 2022

Ice breaker questions get a bad rap, but when they’re done right, they’re extremely helpful - especially at events. Use these ice breakers at your next company gathering.

Top 6 Virtual Team Building Events for Upper Management

March 17, 2022

To create a more cohesive culture that leads by example, focus on team building for upper management. Want to know how? Check out this list of team-building events aimed at upper management.

10 Office Collaboration Stats You Should Know

March 4, 2022

When you collaborate in the office, you can increase productivity, reduce stress, and decrease employee turnover. Check out these 10 stats that show the power of collaboration.

3 Ways to Help Your Team Have Their Best Memorial Day

February 18, 2022

What's your office doing to celebrate Memorial Day? Treat your hard-working staff to a virtual team-building event.

How we use Bloom filters to check for profanity

January 12, 2022

Do you worry about randomly generated strings containing not-so-savory language? We do! So, we had some fun over-engineering a solution to guard our strings from profanity.

The Top 6 Workplace Trends You Need To Know Post-COVID in 2022

December 22, 2021

The right resolutions help to keep a company's workforce connected and content.

How Remote Work Is Shifting Company Culture & Values

December 10, 2021

From being more transparent about employee expectations, to making in-person meetings count — companies are changing their ways for good.

50+ Fun & Creative Icebreaker Questions For Work

August 13, 2021

Trying to break the ice with new and remote teammates? We've assembled the BEST icebreaker questions that are perfect for connecting with co-workers!

Announcing Our $1.5 Million Seed Round To Bring Teams Together

March 15, 2021

Not all startup stories start with a road trip followed by a global pandemic, but this one does.

3 Reasons Why Companies Should Invest In Team Building Activities

September 24, 2020

Whether you are in tech or manufacturing, or your team is remote or on-site: here are the top 3 reasons why you should invest in team building activities today.