Company Culture &amp; Team Building

11 Ways to Celebrate Employee Work Anniversaries and Milestones

Nowadays, there’s a concerted effort to make the workplace a positive and meaningful place. For one thing, employers have recognized that this is a highly effective way of boosting engagement and productivity among employees.

How to Plan the Perfect Work Holiday Party

If you're in charge of work holiday party planning, this blog is for you. Read on for the do's and don'ts of planning your upcoming holiday party activities, straight from Confetti's CEO, Lee Rubin!

8 Proven Strategies to Boost Attendance and Engage Your Team at Events

Wondering how to increase attendance at events that actually engage your target audience? Look no further, event organizers! Confetti CEO Lee Rubin has the answers for you.

The Ultimate Corporate Event Planning Checklist: From Concept to Success

Corporate event planning is more than picking a date and format. It's a strategic process that can have a profound impact on your organization, from boosting employee morale to achieving crucial business objectives. If past events have been stressful to plan, book with Confetti!

4 Ways to Reward Your Valuable Employees

Employees are the backbone of any successful company. As the old saying goes, “your business is only as good as your weakest employee”. So, it’s essential to invest in your workforce and implement ways to reward employees into your company culture.

7+ Activities to Celebrate National Caregivers Month at Work

November is the month national family caregivers are in the spotlight for all they do to support others. Family caregiving is no easy task, so let's do all we can to raise awareness and increase support for these special people in our lives!

How to Give Back with Corporate Social Responsibility and Charity Team Building Events

For most businesses, the main goals are to gain market share and maximize profits. Still, a growing number of companies are refocusing their missions around corporate responsibility programs. Read on to learn about CSR and charitable team building activities!

Elevating Company Reputation with Employee Empowerment

Employees are an essential part of every business. Unfortunately, they often feel powerless and replaceable, undervalued and ignored. So what’s the solution?

9 Talent Acquisition Trends HR Leaders Should Know

Staying ahead of key talent acquisition processes can be a challenge for even the most experienced talent acquisition teams. Learn more about how talent acquisition leaders are predicting recruitment process trends for the coming years and how to leverage them to your advantage.

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.

September 22, 2023

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Employee Experience

Team Building

10 Team Building Activities to Build Trust

How can you foster teamwork if you don't trust your entire team? Team building can help! Here are 10 activities to help you build trust amongst old and new team members.

9 Thanksgiving Team Building Activities to Show Gratitude

Now that the holiday season is in full swing, it's time to set the table and throw a Thanksgiving team building event the whole office will enjoy. Read on for our tips on how to throw the perfect Friendsgiving celebration! 🎉

The 15 Best Group Improv Games for Team Building

Many companies, from Fortune 500 to independent startups, rely on improv exercises to improve team collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills. Is your team ready to try out improv — say yes AND check out the games below to get started!

8 Delicious Ways to Celebrate National Pizza Day at Work

Standard pizza parties at work just don’t cut it anymore. Here are 8 fun ways to step up your office pizza party game for National Pizza Day.

15+ Virtual Holiday Party Ideas

Plan a company holiday party that spreads the cheer of the season. Discover the best holiday activities for work, like a wintery happy hour or an ugly sweater-making party! Read to learn more.

10+ Virtual Holiday Games for Festive Bonding

The holidays are right around the corner, which means it's time to plan festivities for your team. If you need a new virtual holiday party idea, this blog is for you. Help them build their skills and their professional relationships with these eight virtual games.

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.

10 Corporate Exercise Program Ideas for a Healthier Workplace

Here are 10 ideas you can add to your company fitness program to encourage wellness and team building!

16 Thrilling Halloween Activities and Games for Remote Employees

Spooky season is upon us! Grab the candy and apple cider, and carve out the good times with some Halloween team building activities. 🎃

12 Virtual Fall Team Building Activities for Work

Discover the best virtual fall activities for work, like an office Oktoberfest or an autumn-themed arts and crafts night. Kick off the autumnal holiday season with these ideas!

7 Oktoberfest Ideas for Work

Bring the spirit of Munich straight to your employees' door, raise your beer stein, and cheers to a keg-cellent time with these Oktoberfest ideas for work!

10 Virtual Team Building Activities for Small Groups

From virtual team building games to icebreakers to book clubs and more, here are some activities to help bring the remote employees in your small virtual teams closer together.

8 National Coffee Day Ideas to Perk Up Your Office

Every day is a day for coffee, but National Coffee Day is September 29th! Use these team building ideas to sweeten up the office and employee morale.

7 Breakout Session Ideas to Keep Your Employees Engaged

Employers need to find ways to create new experiences and break away from the standard day-to-day cycle. The answer? Virtual breakout sessions.

10 Meaningful Activities to Celebrate World Gratitude Day

World Gratitude Day is a global holiday dedicated to the power of gratitude. Learn the importance of this special day in the office and explore creative ways to celebrate with your team on September 21st!

How to Celebrate Native American Heritage Month at Work

November is Native American Heritage Month in America. Learn how to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples with your team.

10 Ways to Celebrate Global Diversity Awareness Month

Global Diversity Awareness Month is all about embracing diversity in our global society. Here are some activities to plan in October for a Global Diversity Month that also builds a more inclusive workplace culture.

8 Ways to Encourage Diverse Perspectives in the Workplace

Welcoming diverse perspectives is key to a thriving workplace. Learn what you can do to create an inclusive environment where employee voices are heard.

Content Manager at JobSage

8+ Hispanic Heritage Month Activities for Work

Hispanic Heritage Month is right around the corner! Bring the party straight to your office this year and plan an unforgettable event everyone will love! 🥳

How to Celebrate Women's Equality Day

Celebrate Women's Equality Day in a remote work environment with engaging team building and educational initiatives created by women. Read on to learn how to make this day a memorable and impactful celebration for your hybrid and remote team!

How to Support Black-Owned Businesses During Black Business Month

Black business owners account for a significant and growing portion of the entrepreneurial landscape, contributing to the economic prosperity of minority-owned businesses and the diversity of communities worldwide.

10 Diversity and Inclusion Games and Activities

Working in a remote or distributed workplace? No worries! Here at Confetti, we've got plenty of ideas to celebrate diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Check out 10 of our favorite activities below!

How to Celebrate Juneteenth at Work

Are you looking to celebrate Juneteenth at work? Read on to discover the best activities your team can engage in to honor this special day.

How to Celebrate Pride Month at Work

Celebrating Pride Month at work promotes an inclusive environment and supportive company culture. This June, do more than put up Pride Month office decorations and plan an event that educates your team and celebrates the Queer community!

How to Celebrate AAPI Month at Work

Learn how to celebrate AAPI Month with diversity and inclusion activities that are educational and fun for the whole team!

How to Build a Successful Diversity Training Program for Your Employees

Read on to learn how a successful Diversity Training Program can greatly benefit your employees and the organization as a whole.

6 Tips for More Accessible and Inclusive Hiring

Now is the time for accessible and inclusive hiring. Learn how to make your hiring process truly inclusive by crafting appealing job listings, structuring accessible applications, mitigating biases in screening, providing flexible interview options, and supporting diversity.

How to Celebrate Lunar New Year at Work

The coming of spring means the start of a new lunar year. Bring your team good fortune and celebrate Lunar New Year with these virtual activities!

How to Celebrate Black History Month at Work

February is Black History Month. What are impactful ways to honor Black History Month with your employees? Find out here.

How to Celebrate MLK Day at Work

This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, find ways to honor the prolific Civil Rights leader through educational team building or an official day of service. Read on for more ideas below!

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!

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.

7 Ways to Increase Employee Productivity

In today's competitive business world, fostering an engaged workforce is paramount to success. Discover the seven strategies that empower your employees and drive your organization toward new heights of productivity and accomplishment.

5 Meaningful Employee Appreciation Gifts to Boost Team Morale

Let's explore five meaningful appreciation gift ideas for employees that demonstrate your sincere gratitude for all they do. From wellness-focused subscriptions to personalized gift boxes, we have something for everyone. Keep reading to learn more!

5 High Employee Engagement Companies That Get It Right

Employee engagement levels have seen a decline in recent years, however, that's not true for every organization! Let's look at companies with highly engaged employees to explore the successful initiatives they're using to keep employees engaged.

The Confetti HR Calendar

Our holiday calendar shows all the upcoming reasons to celebrate! Use it to find team building ideas that your company resonates with for your corporate events calendar!

How to Improve Attendance at Work Using Technology

It's time to think outside the employee handbook and find effective solutions to employee attendance management. Read on to learn how to address attendance issues with employees using technology!

How To Boost Employee Morale and Motivation in a Remote Team

Remote working is here to stay, but how do you keep employees motivated and boost the team's morale from afar? Read on to learn more!

8 Ideas for Boosting Remote Employee Engagement

Engaging employees is crucial to the success of your business, especially when it comes to distributed teams. Read on for Confetti's events and strategies to invest in engaged employees and strengthen your team!

5 Employee Engagement Strategies for a Happy Work Environment

Effective employee engagement strategies are crucial to creating a happy work environment. Read on to learn five strategies organizations can implement to create a more positive workplace with the most engaged employees.

The 5 Best Principles for Re-Engaging Disengaged Employees

Actively disengaged employees can pose challenges to the health and growth of a company. To overcome this hurdle, organizations need to adopt strategies that rekindle motivation and commitment and foster a sense of purpose throughout the workforce.

6 Drivers of Employee Engagement and How to Use Them

An organization's company values and culture are made up of several factors that create and influence engaged employees. Use the following key drivers of employee engagement to boost your employees' sense of satisfaction, belonging, and engagement within your workplace culture.

30+ Positive Affirmations for Work that Actually Work

Who doesn’t need a little extra positivity in the workplace? Today, we’re teaching you to spread cheer to your entire team and help them avoid negative self talk by practicing positive affirmations. Read on to learn more!

Why is Employee Engagement Important for Your Team's Success?

An engaged workforce of satisfied employees impacts your company in more ways than you may realize. From increased levels of innovation, teamwork, and more, improving employee engagement is crucial to the success of your team and business outcomes. Read on to learn more.

The Top 5 Tips for Measuring Employee Engagement

Is your organization aiming to foster highly engaged employees? Work towards employee satisfaction with these top tips to implement in your employee engagement strategy.

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

The Top 7 Virtual Event Companies Revolutionizing the Industry

Whether you're planning a conference, a company meeting, or a fun gathering, finding the right virtual event platform is vital. Here are some of the top virtual event companies revolutionizing the industry.

The Top HR Experts and Influencers to Follow in 2024

Following HR leaders can help you gain perspective on your own business, learn new strategies, and inspire you to make your company a better place to work.

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!

Senior Games Coordinator & Games Development Specialist

15 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!

The Best HR Conferences to Attend in 2024

HR conferences are a must for professionals looking to stay on top of industry trends to drive organizational success. If you want to book your calendar with more HR Conferences, 2024 is a great time to start.

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.

How to Handle a Reduction in Force

Discover the essential framework to navigate a Reduction in Force (RIF) with empathy and clarity. Uncover HR tips and actionable steps to prepare, support, and uplift your team through the transition ahead.

5 Ways to Celebrate Get to Know Your Customers Day

In honor of Get to Know Your Customers Day, here are five incredible ways you can build stronger relationships with your best customers, continue providing excellent customer service, and improve the customer experience.

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.

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!

5 Lifestyle Benefits for Employees: Enhancing Remote and Global Workplaces

Remote work is a hot topic. Some companies are all for it and some are back in the office 5 days a week. No matter how you shake it, distributed work has surged, making it necessary for companies to reconsider how to treat each employee fairly, no matter where they work.

Marketing Operations Specialist at Fringe

How to Encourage Better Mental Health Through Remote Team Building

Discover the benefits of team building on your employee's mental health. Plus, 4 virtual team building activities that can help you support employee mental health. Read to learn more!

The Benefits of Work-Life Balance & 5 Tips to Help Your Team Find It

Let's talk about employee wellness and work-life balance. Here are some tips to help your team balance their professional and personal life to build a positive culture and improve employee engagement.

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!

From Stressed to Refreshed: Wellness Wednesday in the Workplace

Workplace stress is at an all-time high. Fortunately, there's something business leaders can do about it. Discover some exciting solutions to combat stress at work, build a culture of self-care, and help employees achieve healthy lifestyles.

5 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.

5 National Relaxation Day Ideas To Unwind

Between the 9-5 and the 5-9, we all live hectic lives. Read on for team building ideas and relaxation techniques that will lower blood pressure and make you fall in love with National Relaxation Day.

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

5 Employee Experience Examples That'll Melt Your Heart

Are you curious how businesses are going above and beyond with their employee experience management? Read on for some examples of companies that are adding to the employee experience and bettering their company culture in the process.

7 Ways Managers Can Support Mental Health at Work

Read on to learn the 7 best ways to offer your employees mental health support in the workplace.

How to Talk About Mental Health at Work

Learn how to talk about mental health in the workplace & ways to support your team's well-being for Mental Health Awareness Month and beyond!

The Truth Behind Zoom Fatigue (And What You Can Do About It)

Lee Rubin dissects the term "zoom fatigue" and shares ways to squash the feeling once and for all.

10 Ideas to Celebrate National Career Development Month

National Career Development Month is a chance for business leaders and managers to build a different work culture that encourages goal-setting activities and promotes personal and professional development.

5 Tips for Becoming an Inclusive Leader: Fostering Diversity and Belonging in the Workplace

Inclusive leadership matters if you want happy, diverse teams! Discover how to be an inclusive leader to foster an organizational culture that celebrates cultural differences and diverse perspectives.

10 HR Podcasts You Should Be Listening To

Podcasts are not only good for entertainment. A well-crafted HR podcast can also help you get better at and find fulfillment in your work. Discover 10 of the best HR podcasts out there for building a great workplace culture and an awesome career.

14 Fun Professional Development Activities

How can you possibly make professional development fun? We'll show you with these 14 engaging ideas! Read on to learn more.

The Reality of Conflict and How Healthy Conflict Drives Results

Conflict is a reality in every organization, but how can you make the most of it? Learn about the difference between healthy and unhealthy conflict, how to embrace conflict, and how to demonstrate mutual respect in your team and company.

Founder and CEO of Dignify

11 Virtual Communication Team Building Activities

Communication is a crucial skill for any team. You can help nurture that skill with these 6 communication team building activities! Read to learn more.

The Importance of Upskilling Employees for the Evolving Workplace

Upskilling employees has become crucial for organizational success. As technology advances and remote or hybrid work models become the norm, developing both technical and soft skills ensures employees remain adaptable and competitive.

How Can Employee Feedback Loops Motivate Your Team?

Every successful business wants happy and motivated employees. How can open lines of communication help? Read on to learn more.

Understanding Team Chemistry: How Leadership Sets the Tone for Success

Team chemistry, often overlooked, is the secret that brings individual team members together, helping them to truly uplift and back each other up. It's that magic ingredient that makes the team more than the sum of its parts.

Founder and CEO of CANDOR

5 Fun Team Building Activities to Boost Problem-Solving Skills

It's time to turn workplace hiccups into a learning opportunity for innovation and collaboration! Stay tuned for insights and activities to take your team's problem-solving game to new heights.

The Power of Gamification in Learning and Development

Maybe you've heard of gamification in education, but how does the strategy apply to the office...and what does the term 'gamification' even mean? Read on to learn the breakdown of gamification strategies and their benefits, plus gamification examples and elements you can try.

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.