What's the best way to hangout with your colleagues remotely?

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Rucha Joshi · Accepted Answer

@tzuan I agree. We're still working remotely, and I really miss in-person time with my team. We do weekly game sessions and hang out to feel more in touch.

Ann · Answer

Recently I'm back to the office after nearly 1 year of remote work. Mainly because i really needed in-person interactions. But in general, I also think arranging calls just for a life update is helpful. Work is no fun anymore if colleagues only talk about work related stuff.

Maxwell Davis · Answer

I work remotely as part of quite a large team (with most of them based in one location elsewhere) and it really makes a big difference having video calls.

I'd also advocate organising some fun non-work calls with colleagues because otherwise you miss those coffee/lunch chats you get in an office.  I've also done a few evening drinks virtually which have been a lot of fun with some games chucked in :)

Jessica Porec · Answer

Workfrom virtual spaces for casual meetups and hanging out. They have music, cafe ambience, different audio and video modes, can be personalized and are dedicated. You can connect to YouTube, Spotify or listen to Radio Stations. :) Close the door if you want to use it for private meetings.

Nickolay Gavrilev · Answer

@rucha_joshi8 our team is relatively small, so it's really easy to stay connected. connection is everything, that's why we hold meetings twice a week. 
In the beginning of the week we discuss our upcoming tasks, and at the end of the week we talk about what was bad and was good during the work week. 
The main point here is that connection is everything, but it shouldn't become a routine. To do that, during these meetings, we write down/draw whatever we want on Miro board. With such attitude we don't feel stressed about the meetings.

Nickolay Gavrilev · Answer

There are plenty of companies that can organize an interactive game for your team via zoom or any other platform. I heard some teams even play quests or hide&seek games remotely.

Edward G · Answer

Video calls with groups are awkward. Unlike regular social situation where a group of 6 can have separate discussions simultaneously, video chats only allow one person at a time. Jackbox games is great for folks to play online with friends with minimal setup.

Mahak from Outgrow · Answer

Playing Pictionary on online platform together

Rucha Joshi · Answer

@shashcoffe and do you have any scheduled time for socialising off-work?

Rucha Joshi · Answer

@maxwellcdavis Yes, casual video calls with a couple of folks have been very helpful for me to feel connected and as if I am a part of a larger team.

wael · Answer

Communicate often.
Communicate when you have ( doubts, questions, feedback, concerns. results or success, update ) schedule.

Rucha Joshi · Answer

@waafsn hide and seek sounds so fun! I wonder how they do it. How do you and your team stay connected?

Alexey Shashkov · Answer

We're using Telegram + Zoom.

Rucha Joshi · Answer

Got it. Thanks, that was helpful

Jessica Porec · Answer

@rucha_joshi8 Virtual Spaces by Workfrom 😊 https://waitlist.workfrom.co/

What's the best way to hangout with your colleagues remotely?

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