Company Culture &amp; Team Building

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.

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?

August 22, 2023

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Employee Experience

Team Building

9 Tips to Make Your Virtual Events More Engaging

Trust us, when it comes to virtual event engagement, we're the pros. Whether you're planning fully remote or hybrid events, here are some helpful tips for event planners to make the most of your occasion.

14 Exciting Ideas for National Have Fun at Work Day

Bring the entire team together and boost employee morale on National Have Fun at Work Day!

16 Unique Client Appreciation Event Ideas to Elevate Customer Engagement

Invite clients to special customer appreciation events and elevate customer engagement with Confetti! Read on for the best ideas to get started.

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.

Five Challenges of Diversity in the Workplace (and How to Overcome Them)

Diverse teams perform better, giving organizations a competitive advantage. However, despite the positive intentions and impact, some challenges can be an obstacle. Read on to learn how to overcome these challenges and ensure diversity initiatives are successful.

5 Employee Resource Group Event Ideas

Are you looking for some activities to bring your Employee Resource Group together? We've got some great ideas below to get you started!

7 Inclusive Event Ideas for World Day of Cultural Diversity

May 21st is World Day of Cultural Diversity. Plan inclusive team building events that teach cultural appreciation and awareness. Read on for more ideas designed with remote and hybrid teams in mind.

Top 5 Diversity Activities for the Workplace

Learn the best ways to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in your office!

3 Tips for Building A Gender-Inclusive Workplace

Women’s History Month is the perfect time to ensure your office is a great place to work for women. Here are tips on how!

Content Writer & Strategist

Creating Value for People: Why Companies Should Invest in Human Sustainability

Start doing right by your people and the world! Read on to learn what human sustainability initiatives mean and how you can implement them in your organization.

Leadership in the Hybrid Workplace: 5 Strategies for Managing Hybrid Teams

Read on to learn five strategies for effectively leading your hybrid team, directly from Confetti's CEO and Founder, Lee Rubin.

15 New Year's Resolutions for Work

Start your year off right by helping employees set meaningful goals for another successful year. Use our New Year’s resolutions to inspire your team.

Gratitude at Work: Why it Matters and How Leaders Who Care Can Transform Company Culture

Leaders of many organizations forget that the key to a successful workplace culture is gratitude! Read on to learn how this simple practice builds resilience and benefits your employees, straight from Confetti's CEO Lee Rubin.

8 All-Hands Meeting Ideas for Engagement

The next time you're getting the entire company together, add these ideas to your town hall meeting agenda!

Employee Appreciation Ideas for All Year Round

Employee Appreciation Day is on March 1st! Confetti has a ton of virtual employee appreciation ideas that you can use to celebrate the day as well as recognize your remote employees all year long!

Meaningful Employee Recognition Ideas for the End-of-Year Celebration

As the year draws to a close, dive into creative and impactful ways to celebrate your team, both individually and as a company, from our recent webinar with GoCo and Bucketlist Rewards!

9 Engaging Sales Kickoff Ideas

Ready to prep for the coming year with the entire sales team? Plan an event that energizes and engages. Check out some of our sales kickoff meeting ideas to make a positive impact on your entire organization and the upcoming year!

50+ Fun Getting-to-Know-You Questions for Teams

Whether you're welcoming new employees or need help starting some conversation while waiting for your team meeting to start, these get-to-know-you questions for work can help!

12 Boss's Day Ideas to Celebrate Your Team Leaders

October 16th is a day for the bosses! Celebrate with these 12 fun gift ideas that your leaders are sure to enjoy!

40+ Thursday Motivational Quotes to Finish the Week Strong

From thoughtful Thursday quotes to funny quotes that evoke the spirit of Friday Eve, use this list of wisdom when you need an extra push to finish the week on top!

8+ Thoughtful Gifts for Employee Anniversaries

Say thank you for your employee's hard work! Here are thoughtful and unique gift ideas for employee anniversaries that will help you show your appreciation in meaningful ways.

6 Onboarding Strategies To Welcome Your New Hires

Having an awesome onboarding program is crucial for attracting and retaining top talent. Let’s explore employee onboarding best practices that will help newcomers acclimate to your company.

10 Customer Service Week Ideas for a Memorable Celebration

It can be challenging to come up with new ideas for celebrating the team that cares for the most important people in your business: the customers. But have no fear! We have exceptional customer service week ideas to make your customer support team feel truly celebrated.

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

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!

6 Ways to Celebrate Get to Know Your Customers Day

In honor of Get to Know Your Customers Day, here are a few ideas for building stronger relationships with your best customers, continuing to provide excellent customer service, and improving the customer experience.

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 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 Strategies to Build Confidence in the Workplace

Building workplace confidence can be challenging. Read on to learn how to work with your inner critic, face new challenges, and feel confident in your professional (and personal) life.

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 11 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.