Team-Building Activities for Hybrid Teams

As a manager of a hybrid team, it’s your job to ensure that both in-person and remote team members feel included and connected—and that requires additional logistical effort and planning. How can you build a strong connection between these two segments of employees? Here are three ways to foster community in hybrid work environments.

Attend a conference together. Industry events and professional-development workshops offer your team an opportunity to bond over a shared experience and break the monotony of day-to-day routines.

Give your team customized swag. Team-branded merch can be a subtle yet powerful way to boost unity and reinforce a sense of belonging. Customized items, such as coffee mugs, create a tangible connection and shared identity between teammates—no matter where they’re located.

Add problem-solving exercises to your meetings. Spending just five or 10 minutes on activities like lateral thinking exercises and puzzles helps team members engage with each other in new and different ways—and perhaps form new friendships and meaningful connections.

Check out tomorrow’s tip for team-building activities for fully remote teams.