TOP 10 Amazing Remote Team-Building Activities

All you need to do is ask 'What's on your bucket list? Have people share 3-5 things that are on their bucket lists and why they want to do them.

Treat remote employees to a nice cup of coffee (or tea). Send them a gift card for a local coffee shop and have them share a photo of themself at the coffee shop.

Face to face interactions continue to be king. While it can be more expensive, yearly meetups can help nurture a strong sense of belonging.

Encourage team members to start their workday by jumping on a call (extra points for video calls) with a fellow coworker while they enjoy their cup of joe.

Start a video call and stream a movie. Keep the chat open so that team members can comment about the movie, specific scenes, or characters.

Everyone loves baby pictures. Everyone loves trying to guess who's who on baby pictures. Ask your team to share a photo Of when they were a baby with you.

You can do a general trivia, a corporate trivia, or stick to industry-related topics. It's best if you divide your team into small groups.

Set a budget and use a gift exchange randomizer to decide. If you have an international team, encourage them to send a gift specific to their country.

Personality tests are a great way to learn about yourself and others. Simply send each team member a link with access to personality tests.

Most distributed teams use platforms like Slack and Skype. A great way to encourage communication is to have a dedicated channel for random, fun thoughts. (i.e. motivational quotes. memes, pet photos)