Company Culture &amp; Team Building

Confetti Earns a Spot in the Capterra Shortlist for Virtual Event Software

Confetti is thrilled to announce our mention in the flagship report of Capterra, a free online service helping organizations find the right software.

What Makes a Great Team Culture? Checklist, Tips, and Examples

In this blog post, we’ll discuss the definition of good team culture, review the examples of high-performing teams, and provide you with a checklist to make a tangible difference in your team's success.

Work-Life Balance for Remote Teams: Tips for Employee Well-Being

As remote work continues to gain prominence, organizations must focus on employee wellbeing and work-life balance for remote team initiatives to ensure their distributed workforce remains happy and productive.

7 Ideas for Navigating Virtual Networking Events with Ease

Learn what virtual networking ideas you can use to plan more engaging events for your remote and hybrid attendees! Overcome virtual roadblocks and make your virtual networking event a success with Confetti.

20+ Team Building Virtual Events for Companies

No matter who you are, there will be an activity you can resonate with. We listed below some of our absolute favorite activities categorized under any type of office personality.

5 Active Listening Exercises for Workplace Communication

Learn how to develop active listening skills through communication exercises for the workplace. Work together to become the best active listeners and colleagues!

How to Improve Collaboration in the Workplace

Workplace collaboration is the recipe for success, whether you are a small business or an enterprise. When employees with diverse skills and experiences pool their knowledge together, teams function like a well-oiled machine.

4 Ways to Enhance Your Company Meeting

Don't let meeting fatigue get you down. From icebreakers that foster camaraderie to movement breaks that reenergize, here are Confetti's strategies to make your company meetings more enjoyable and impactful!

Creating Your Event Planning Budget: Strategies for Successful Team Building Events

Learn the art of budgeting to create unforgettable team building experiences!

Exploring the Power and Purpose of Team Coaching

Teams that work together, succeed together 💪. Team coaching combines the best of management and mentoring to help you develop united, collaborative, and motivated teams. But how do you do it? And how do you measure it?

5 Team Building Kits to Engage and Connect Remote Teams

In the realm of remote work, virtual team building activities have taken on a new dimension. Uncover the magic of 5 team building kits that go beyond virtual boundaries, fostering engagement, listening and communication skills, and camaraderie among remote teams.

The ROI of Team Building: Unveiling Impact with Key Statistics

There are various ways to improve employee engagement. One of the best is team building. This article will explore the benefits of team building. You'll also learn how to select team building activities that align with your workplace needs.

What Is Job Orientation? 10 Steps to Make a Job Orientation a Success

Starting a new job can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, but that’s where the orientation of the job comes into play. It’s the first step in assisting employees to settle in and get started.

Spice Up Collaboration with a Team Building Cooking Class

These 7 team building cooking classes are designed to add a dash of excitement and flavor to your workday. Spice up your corporate event, boost collaboration and cultivate a tastier, more connected workforce with these virtual group cooking classes!

July 31, 2023

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Employee Experience

Team Building

Daily Rhythm Enhancement: How to Turn Routine Work Moments Into Culture-Building Rituals

Culture is built in everyday moments. Learn how daily rhythm enhancement can transform meetings, check-ins, Slack prompts, and 1:1s into meaningful rituals that strengthen connection, recognition, productivity, and team engagement without adding more to the calendar.

Rotating Meeting Roles: How to Increase Engagement and Build Leadership Skills in Every Meeting

Rotating meeting roles help teams share ownership, increase participation, and develop leadership skills. Discover practical roles like facilitator, timekeeper, energy monitor, and note-taker to create more engaging, collaborative, and productive meetings.

Rapid Decision-Making Sprints: A 15–20 Minute Format for Clearer Team Decisions

Rapid decision-making sprints help teams move from discussion to action in just 15–20 minutes. Discover a simple framework to present options, gather input, build alignment, and commit to clear next steps without endless meetings.

Meeting Health Check Questions: A Simple Way to Improve Every Meeting Over Time

Meeting energy check-ins help teams stay focused, engaged, and connected. Discover simple prompts and facilitation techniques that help managers gauge team energy, encourage participation, and create more productive, people-centered meetings.

Silent Start Brainstorming: How to Make Creative Discussions More Inclusive and Productive

Silent start brainstorming helps teams generate better ideas by giving everyone time to think before the discussion begins. Discover a simple facilitation technique that boosts creativity, encourages inclusive participation, and leads to more productive brainstorming sessions.

Cross-Team Integration: How to Break Down Silos and Improve Collaboration Between Departments

Break down silos and improve collaboration with cross-team integration. Discover practical strategies for department workshops, cross-functional planning, and shared rituals that help teams align, communicate better, and achieve common goals.

Collaborative Agenda Building: How to Create Meetings People Actually Want to Join

Collaborative agenda building gives teams a voice before meetings begin. Discover how shared agenda planning improves participation, prioritizes the right discussions, and creates more focused, engaging, and productive meetings with clear outcomes.

Meeting Purpose Alignment: A 5-Minute Practice That Makes Meetings More Focused and Effective

Meeting purpose alignment helps teams start every meeting with clarity. Discover a simple 5-minute framework to define objectives, roles, success metrics, and outcomes so discussions stay focused, decisions are clearer, and meetings become more productive.

Team Update Lightning Rounds: How to Share Priorities, Progress, and Support Needs Without Long Status Meetings

Meetings often stall because teams lack a clear decision process. Explore quick decision-making formats like fist-to-five, dot voting, impact vs. effort, and consent-based decisions to help teams move from discussion to action with more clarity, inclusion, and momentum.

Quick Decision-Making Formats: Simple Ways to Keep Meetings Moving and Create Clear Outcomes

Energy Transition Techniques: 1–2 Minute Breaks to Combat Zoom Fatigue and Keep Teams Engaged

Long meetings don't have to drain your team. Learn simple 1–2 minute energy transition techniques—from movement breaks to chat prompts—that reduce Zoom fatigue, boost participation, and keep meetings productive from start to finish.

13 Last-Minute Team Building Ideas for When You Have One Hour and No Budget

Need a team-building activity fast? Discover 13 last-minute team building ideas that take an hour or less, require little to no prep, and help boost connection, communication, and collaboration for in-person, hybrid, and remote teams.

Instant Feedback Collection: How to Spend 5 Minutes Improving Every Meeting

Don't wait for quarterly surveys to improve meetings. Learn how a simple 5-minute feedback ritual helps teams identify what worked, fix what didn't, and build a stronger, more collaborative meeting culture—one session at a time.

Team Agreement Setting: How to Create Shared Norms That Improve Meeting Culture

Great meetings don't happen by chance. Learn how team agreements create shared expectations for communication, participation, technology, and decision-making—helping teams collaborate more effectively and build a stronger meeting culture.

How to Play GIF Wars at Work: A Fast, Funny Team Game for Slack, Teams, or Live Meetings

Need a quick team-building activity? GIF Wars is a simple, low-prep game that gets teams laughing, connecting, and sharing personality in Slack, Microsoft Teams, or live meetings. Learn the rules, prompts, and best practices to get started.

Daily Rhythm Enhancement: How to Turn Routine Work Moments Into Culture-Building Rituals

Rotating Meeting Roles: How to Increase Engagement and Build Leadership Skills in Every Meeting

Rapid Decision-Making Sprints: A 15–20 Minute Format for Clearer Team Decisions

Meeting Health Check Questions: A Simple Way to Improve Every Meeting Over Time

Silent Start Brainstorming: How to Make Creative Discussions More Inclusive and Productive

Cross-Team Integration: How to Break Down Silos and Improve Collaboration Between Departments

Collaborative Agenda Building: How to Create Meetings People Actually Want to Join

Meeting Purpose Alignment: A 5-Minute Practice That Makes Meetings More Focused and Effective

Team Update Lightning Rounds: How to Share Priorities, Progress, and Support Needs Without Long Status Meetings

Quick Decision-Making Formats: Simple Ways to Keep Meetings Moving and Create Clear Outcomes

Energy Transition Techniques: 1–2 Minute Breaks to Combat Zoom Fatigue and Keep Teams Engaged

How to Play GIF Wars at Work: A Fast, Funny Team Game for Slack, Teams, or Live Meetings

Why Workplace Friendships Run the Business

Workplace friendships are more than a perk—they're a competitive advantage. Explore the research behind stronger engagement, better collaboration, and higher retention, plus practical ways to build meaningful connections without sacrificing professionalism.

How to Facilitate Values Exploration Discussions With Your Team

Discover how to lead values exploration discussions that help employees connect company values to real workplace behaviors. Explore facilitation tips, discussion prompts, and practical exercises that build trust, improve communication, and strengthen team culture.

Remote Inclusion Beyond Events: 7 Daily Practices to Build Belonging in Distributed Teams

Remote belonging isn’t built in events—it’s built in daily habits. Learn 7 practical ways to improve inclusion in distributed teams through clear communication, async workflows, recognition, feedback, learning, decision-making, and informal connection that actually sticks.

How to Host Peer Recognition Circles at Work

Discover how to create effective peer recognition circles that encourage appreciation, strengthen trust, and celebrate employee contributions. This guide covers formats, facilitation tips, prompts, schedules, and best practices for building a culture of recognition.

The Rise of "Drop-In" Holiday Parties for Flexible Work Cultures

Traditional holiday parties don't fit today's flexible workforce. Drop-in celebrations let employees connect on their own schedule, boosting participation, inclusion, and genuine engagement—without forcing everyone into the same room at the same time.

How to Plan Your Next Team Event Around What Your Team Is Actually Struggling With

Most team-building events boost morale for a day, but the real problems remain. Discover how to plan problem-solving team-building activities that tackle communication gaps, process issues, trust challenges, and more—while creating measurable improvements for your team.

How to Build Company Culture Without an Office

Office culture doesn’t exist by default anymore. Here’s how to intentionally build connection, trust, and culture on a fully remote team.

The Role of Shared Experiences in Remote Team Culture

Remote teams don’t bond by default. Here’s how shared experiences can turn work from transactional to meaningful — and build real connection across distance.

Communication and Culture: 7 Tips for a Stronger Workplace

Communication shapes culture more than anything else. Here are 7 simple, practical ways to improve clarity, alignment, and how your team works together every day.

Remote Culture Is Breaking: How to Build a Team That Feels Connected Without Forced Fun

Remote teams don’t need more forced fun — they need better connection. Here’s how to build a culture that actually feels human, without adding more meetings.

Onboarding Activities That Help New Employees Feel Part of the Team Faster

Onboarding sets the stage for what new employees can expect when it comes to how they'll be treated at your organization (and, let's be honest, how organized and ready your organization is to have them as part of the team).

Work Values: Does Your Team Know Theirs?

Most teams can recite their company values. Far fewer can tell you what their team actually values about how they work together. That gap—between the values on the wall and the culture in the room—is where teams quietly lose trust, energy, and alignment. Here's how to close it.

Employee Empowerment: What It Really Is (And How to Build It)

"Empowerment" is one of those words that sounds great until you try to actually do it. You give people more autonomy, tell them to own it — and nothing quite shifts. This piece reframes what employee empowerment actually is and what has to exist before it can happen.

11 Rewards and Recognition Ideas That Don't Feel Like a Corporate Checkbox

Most rewards and recognition programs are designed for HR systems, not for humans. Real recognition only works when it matches what the person actually wants — some people live for the spotlight, others would find it mortifying.

9 Signs Your Team's Morale Is Slipping (And What to Actually Do About It)

Here's the thing about team morale: by the time it's obvious, it's already been low for a while. The quiet Slack channels, the shorter answers in 1:1s, the jokes that used to land but don't anymore — those are the signals.

75+ Workplace Fall & Halloween Icebreaker Questions

Want to cozy up your team meetings this fall? Seasonal icebreakers make it easy to spark laughter, build trust, and strengthen connections. Try these festive fall and Halloween-themed questions for meetings, events, or team-building sessions 🎃

30 Quick Team Building Activities for Busy Teams

Team building exercises don't have to take an hour. Kick off your team meeting with these fast activities that improve collaboration and problem-solving skills while boosting team spirit!

Offsite Planning Template & Survey

Wondering how to make your offsite meetings both fun and productive? Discover ideas to help you boost collaboration and creativity when away from the office.

36 Sports Trivia Questions for the Office

Sports trivia is an excellent way to enliven your office environment and bring your team together. Discover the best questions to ask and how to use trivia games to build a positive culture and enhance interpersonal connection.

100+ of the Best This or That Questions for Work

This or that is a fun game to get teams talking. Use these this or that questions the next time you want to break the ice or as a way to kick off your team building activities!

50+ Creative Prompt Ideas for Your Next Virtual Scavenger Hunt

Planning a virtual or digital scavenger hunt? Here are some virtual scavenger hunt ideas from Confetti’s Games Team that are sure to inspire stories and connection-building!

50+ Holiday Icebreaker Questions for Work

Discover 25+ inclusive holiday icebreaker questions to spark fun and meaningful conversations at work. Perfect for fostering connection and celebrating the diversity of the holiday season!

75+ Workplace Icebreaker Questions

In-person and remote teams alike can all benefit from some good team icebreaker questions for work. Want to kick off your virtual meetings getting to know you fun? Lucky for you, Confetti’s got the ultimate list of icebreaker questions for virtual team building.

35+ Engaging Trivia Questions for Work Meetings

Let’s be honest — the phrase “work meetings” doesn’t usually spark joy... But toss in some fun trivia games and you might change your mind! Want to find out how to spice up your team meeting? Keep reading and get the answers (and questions! 😉)

30+ Pop Culture Trivia Questions for the Office

Show your team your pop culture knowledge, from sports to movies and more!

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8 Free Activities That Improve Workplace Culture

We all know the benefits that team outings and events have on workplace culture. The good news is, effective team building can be free! Read on for easy ideas you can implement to share the good vibes at work without spending a dime.

5 Templates for Approaching Budget Discussions with Your Team

One of the first steps to solidifying your company’s team building strategy is creating and getting approval for a budget. We get it though - this can sometimes be intimidating! Confetti founder & CEO Lee Rubin put these five templates together to get you started.

Event Planning Survey Template

Want to adopt a better event planning strategy for your team? This survey template can help! Or...we can do it for you for FREE.

The Ultimate Employee Wellness & Mental Health Playbook for HR Leaders

A practical HR playbook for building sustainable employee wellness and mental health programs, with quarterly planning ideas, quick wins, manager guidance, May programming, and key metrics to track.

12 Reasons Why Mental Health in the Workplace Matters (Now More Than Ever)

Explore 12 data-backed reasons mental health at work should be a business priority, plus practical ways companies can reduce stress, improve retention, and support stronger teams.

15 Mental Health Awareness Month Ideas for Work That Actually Make a Difference

Go beyond surface-level wellness activities with practical Mental Health Awareness Month ideas that help employees feel supported, recognized, and less burned out.

50+ Mental Health & Wellness Quotes for Work (That Actually Resonate)

Share meaningful mental health and wellness quotes with your team to spark reflection, encourage balance, support burnout prevention, and create small moments of connection at work.

The Ultimate Workplace Wellness Calendar: Mental Health & Wellness Days (and How to Celebrate Them)

Plan employee wellbeing initiatives all year with this workplace wellness calendar, featuring key mental health observances and low-lift ways to help teams connect, recharge, and feel supported.

Corporate Yoga for Team Building: A Smarter Way to Reduce Burnout and Boost Engagement

Corporate yoga is a powerful, low-friction way to reduce burnout and boost engagement for small, remote, and hybrid teams. Learn how to plan sessions, avoid common mistakes, and build workplace wellbeing that actually drives results.

Psychological Safety: The Key to High-Performing Teams and How to Build It

“Behind every brave idea, question, or piece of feedback lies one thing: psychological safety.” It sounds simple, but creating it is anything but. Teams stall not because they lack talent or resources, but because they lack a space where people feel safe being human at work.

What Really Improves Employee Wellness (Hint: It’s Not Pizza Fridays) 🍕

Supporting workplace well-being boosts productivity, satisfaction, and retention. Build a healthier, more engaged workforce by listening, creating learning opportunities, and giving employees tools to make lasting lifestyle changes. Here’s how to get started.

Time to Reconnect: A Guide to Improving Employee Engagement Post-Summer Slump

Out of office season over? Help your team shake off the summer slump with simple resets and rituals that rebuild connection, boost morale, and get everyone Q4-ready.

The Strongest Team Cultures are Built Between the Milestone Moments

Company culture isn’t built only at holiday parties or all-hands. It’s shaped in the everyday "in-between" moments.

9 Ways to Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month

Honor mindfulness and self-care with your team members during Mental Health Awareness Month using Confetti’s ideas below!

6 Stress Awareness Month Activities to Elevate Employee Well-Being

Employee well-being is critical for employee happiness, engagement, and productivity. It's also essential for the bottom line. Discover five fun activities you can do with your staff to help them relieve stress, improve their overall health, and work toward a positive culture.

How to Help Employees with Burnout

Aside from employee assistance programs and mental health counseling, let’s talk about small ways to help your employees cope with stress and burnout in the workplace. Read on for tips on nervous system regulation and handling burnout in teams.

How Can Employers Reduce Stress in the Workplace? Tips from Confetti

Reducing workplace stress benefits everyone! Learn how you can foster a remote workplace that reduces employee stress levels, straight from Confetti CEO Lee Rubin.

8+ Self-Care Activities for Groups on International Self-Care Day

Let’s discuss ways in which you can create a workplace that encourages employees' self-care habits so you can have the happiest, healthiest team around!

Question of the Day Ideas for Work: Professional and Personal Prompts to Build Team Connection

Explore 200+ Question of the Day ideas for work to help employees connect, build trust, and spark meaningful conversations. Find professional, personal, fun, and reflective prompts for remote, hybrid, and in-office teams that support stronger workplace relationships.

How to Facilitate Values Exploration Discussions With Your Team

Small Team, Big Impact: How to Scale Employee Engagement with Limited Time & Budget

Want to boost employee engagement on a small team without breaking the bank? Here are practical ways to do that.

Employee Offboarding Checklist: How to Handle Paperwork, Access Management, and Knowledge Transfer

A structured offboarding process protects your business from security, compliance, and knowledge-loss risks. Learn how to manage paperwork, revoke access, transfer critical knowledge, and create a smooth employee exit experience with a practical offboarding checklist.

8 Tips for Keeping New Remote Hires Engaged in Their First 90 Days

The first 90 days can make or break a remote hire. Discover 8 practical strategies to improve engagement, build connection, increase retention, and help new team members thrive from day one through day 90.

How to Plan Your Next Team Event Around What Your Team Is Actually Struggling With

🎯 How to Design a 90-Day Engagement Plan for New Employees

A strong 90-day engagement plan helps new hires build confidence, understand expectations, and contribute independently. The first three months should focus on clarity, support, and real ownership, not just onboarding tasks.

Why Employee Engagement is Directly Linked to Retention and Profitability

Employee engagement is more than job satisfaction. See how engaged teams reduce turnover, improve performance, and help businesses grow.

The Mid-Quarter Course Correction: How to Adjust Before the June Panic Sets In

In May, the dust from the Q2 launch has settled, but the frantic energy of the June sprint hasn't arrived yet. This Mid-Quarter Reset is a strategic "sanity check" sitting right in the middle!

President’s Day Team Building: Leadership Lessons + Quotes That Actually Land

Turn President’s Day into a meaningful team building opportunity. Use leadership quotes, reflection prompts, and structured activities to spark connection, alignment, and thoughtful engagement across in-person, hybrid, or remote teams.

Can Fun Really Improve Productivity in Remote Teams?

Remote work doesn’t have to be a drag. Learn 5 practical ways fun can boost productivity, engagement, and collaboration for distributed teams every day.

Running Meetings Doesn’t Have to Be Scary 🎃

Leading meetings doesn’t have to feel like a haunted house. With the right prep, engagement, and tools, you can run meetings that energize—not terrify.

Practical Ways AI Can Support Team-Building Activities

AI can take your team-building activities to new heights. Find out how it can support your efforts in various ways, from organizing activities to getting teammates talking.

Five Questions Leaders Should Ask Themselves Before Year's End

The five questions top leaders ask at year’s end to model better, move faster, and de-risk teams.

8 Ways To Foster Creativity in the Workplace

In today’s fast-paced work environment, cultivating creativity is essential for innovation. This blog post explores effective strategies to inspire and nurture creative thinking within teams.