Company Culture &amp; Team Building

Impromptu Speaking Tips (Without Rambling or Freezing)

A simple checklist to sound clear, confident, and credible — even when you didn’t prepare.

What Gardening Teaches Teams About Patience, Ownership, and Working Together 🍃

You don’t need green fingers to grow a stronger team. Gardening offers a surprisingly practical way to explore patience, ownership, and collaboration, and these lessons easily carry over into everyday work.

Name Games for Teams: 9 Easy Ways to Remember Everyone’s Name (and Actually Have Fun!)

Blanking on names happens to everyone—especially when your team is new, remote, or meeting fast. These 9 zero-prep name games make introductions feel easy, inclusive, and genuinely human (yes, even with cameras off). Pick one, run it in minutes, and watch names start to stick.

10 Games to Play Over Text for Remote Teams (No Video, No Stress!)

No cameras. No awkward silences. Just easy, fun games your team can play right in chat to spark connection and lift the vibe—one message at a time.

How to Prepare for a Difficult Conversation (Without Making It Worse)

A simple checklist to stay grounded, clear, and constructive when stakes are high.

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.

Internal Event Marketing: How To Get Higher Buy‑In and Participation Without Incentives

Company events and experiences aren't one-size-fits-all, but here are some tips and tricks to get people on board, excited, and ready for the next event.

Send a Congrats Note (That Actually Lands)

A high-leverage, low-effort way to build trust, reinforce great work, and make people feel seen — without sounding generic.

Human Bingo: A Simple Team Icebreaker for Remote & Hybrid Teams

Hit “refresh” on team energy—without the awkward icebreaker vibes. Human Bingo is quick, inclusive, and gets people talking (and laughing) in minutes.

35+ Team Bonding Ideas to Use All Year Round

Team bonding doesn’t have to be a big production (or a cringe-fest). These 35+ ideas are easy to run, repeatable, and built for real work life—remote, hybrid, or in-person. Pick one for today’s vibe and watch your team chat come back to life.

Recognizing Others (So Performance Repeats)

A practical, high-leverage system for making great work visible — without it feeling awkward, forced, or generic.

20 Team Bonding Activities That Actually Work (And When to Use Them)

Bring your team a little closer (even from miles apart). These 20 team bonding activities are warm, low-pressure, and actually fun—made for teams who want more real connection, less awkwardness.

Community Building at Work: A Guide for Remote & Hybrid Teams

Build a workplace community that feels warm, lively, and genuinely connected - no matter where your team logs in from. Packed with easy daily rituals, fun engagement spark-starters, and simple metrics to keep the good vibes growing long after meetings end.

The Future of Employee Experience in 2026: Signals, Systems, and Subtle Shifts That Matter

Employee experience is evolving beyond perks. Learn how AI, well-being, flexible work, and inclusive systems will shape engagement in 2026, plus practical steps to prepare your teams.

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What Gardening Teaches Teams About Patience, Ownership, and Working Together 🍃

Human Bingo: A Simple Team Icebreaker for Remote & Hybrid Teams

Hit “refresh” on team energy—without the awkward icebreaker vibes. Human Bingo is quick, inclusive, and gets people talking (and laughing) in minutes.

35+ Team Bonding Ideas to Use All Year Round

Step-by-Step Guide on How to Use Myers-Briggs in Team Building

Learn how to use the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) for team building with this step-by-step guide. Explore how personality types impact collaboration, communication, and engagement at work—plus practical activities to bring insights to life.

6 Team Building Activities Without Materials That Don’t Suck

Need easy team building ideas with zero prep? These 6 no-material activities are fun, effective, and actually enjoyable—for both in-person and remote teams. Perfect for tight budgets, busy schedules, and spontaneous connection moments.

Change Management Team Building Activities to Unite your Team

Change doesn’t have to divide teams. Discover practical change management team-building activities that improve communication, reduce resistance, and help teams stay connected, calm, and collaborative during periods of transition.

Facilitate Team Success: 8 Accountability Team Building Activities

Accountability doesn’t happen by accident. Explore 8 accountability team-building activities that help teams build trust, take ownership, give better feedback, and work together more effectively—whether remote, hybrid, or in person.

Why Virtual Team Building is Worth the Investment for Small Businesses

Mandatory fun is out. Choice-based participation is in. Learn how giving employees options for team activities increases engagement, inclusion, and real connection—and how to implement it successfully in 2026.

Choice-Based Participation in 2026: Letting Teams Pick Activities That Boost Engagement

The Rise of Virtual Holiday Parties: Why They’re Here to Stay

A growing number of businesses are planning virtual holiday parties. Discover their advantages and learn how to organize a successful event for your workplace!

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.

The Future of Team Building: How New Technology (AI) Is Transforming Workplace Culture for 2026

Team building is evolving. Learn how AI and new tech are helping hybrid and remote teams connect, collaborate, and foster inclusion—every day, not just at off-sites.

What Employees Really Want from Company Events and Activities

Knowing what employees value most in company activities helps you give them what they want. Let’s talk about how to strike the right balance between fun, connection, and purpose to boost morale and workplace culture.

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.

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 🎃

Understanding Neurodiversity, Accessibility, and Intersectionality in the Workplace: Tips for Designing Truly Inclusive Events

Inclusive events transform team culture. This blog helps HR and event planners design experiences that embrace neurodiversity, accessibility, and intersectionality so every employee can participate, contribute, and thrive.

25 Juneteenth Trivia Questions for the Office

Want to celebrate America's rich history and culture? Use these Juneteenth trivia questions to test your team's knowledge and honor the spirit of freedom.

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!

35 Pride Trivia Questions for the Office

Celebrate Pride Month with 40 fun and educational trivia questions that foster team bonding, promote inclusivity, and honor LGBTQIA+ history and culture.

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!

Bridging the Gap: Managing a Multi-Generational Remote Team

Fostering a collaborative and positive work environment is essential, and doing so means ensuring every employee is recognized, no matter how old they are. Discover effective strategies to bridge generational gaps and help employees of all ages work together effectively.

How to Celebrate International Women's Day at Work

International Women's Day is an annual global holiday raising awareness of gender parity, reproductive rights, and violence against women. Read on for tips on how to fight for gender equality and uplift women at work this International Women's Day.

How to Celebrate Women's History Month at Work

Women's History Month is a time to support women from all walks of life. Read on for some Women's History Month activities for work!

20+ Black History Trivia Questions for the Office

Celebrate Black History Month this February using these trivia questions celebrating monumental activists, artists, historic milestones, and more!

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!

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.

How to Run an Energizing Team Huddle (That Actually Works)

Name Games for Teams: 9 Easy Ways to Remember Everyone’s Name (and Actually Have Fun!)

Internal Event Marketing: How To Get Higher Buy‑In and Participation Without Incentives

Company events and experiences aren't one-size-fits-all, but here are some tips and tricks to get people on board, excited, and ready for the next event.

Community Building at Work: A Guide for Remote & Hybrid Teams

The Future of Employee Experience in 2026: Signals, Systems, and Subtle Shifts That Matter

Employee experience is evolving beyond perks. Learn how AI, well-being, flexible work, and inclusive systems will shape engagement in 2026, plus practical steps to prepare your teams.

Employee Appreciation Ideas for All Year Round

Employee Appreciation Day is the first Friday in March! 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!

12 Must-Know Models and Theories on Employee Retention

Explore 12 essential models and theories behind employee retention—from Maslow to equity theory—and learn what truly motivates employees to stay. Use these insights to shape smarter retention strategies and build a more committed workforce.

Kick Off the Year Right: Q1 Annual Kickoff Ideas for Every Budget

Set the tone for the year with Q1 annual kickoff ideas for every budget. From free micro-moments to extravagant Confetti subscriptions, energize, connect, and inspire your team in 2026.

Employee-Led PR: Why Your People Are Your Most Credible Recruiters (or Your Loudest Critics)

Employees are your most credible recruiters. This post explores how worker-led PR shapes hiring, boosts trust, and helps companies attract talent through authentic stories, strong culture moments, and real team experiences.

Stop Treating Holiday Parties Like They're Optional. They’re Culture Glue in Disguise

Workplace celebrations aren’t fluff. They’re culture glue. This blog explores why joy is a leadership metric, how rituals build belonging, why Q1 parties are genius, and how intentional (not extravagant) celebrations deepen connection and engagement.

Cross-Generational Team Building: When 20-Somethings and 50-Somethings Build Together

Learn how to unite age-diverse teams with inclusive activities, conflict workshops, CSR projects, and laughter-driven bonding to strengthen workplace connections.

Are Perks Enough to Earn Employee Loyalty?

From free coffee to Friday socials, perks can make the workday brighter, but are they enough to keep your team loyal? Let’s find out what really matters most!

How Micro-Moments Shape Macro-Culture in Your Organization

Big culture change doesn’t come from grand gestures—it starts with small, intentional moments. Here’s how to make your everyday interactions count.

Combating Burnout in Hybrid Work Models

Burnout isn’t just an individual issue — it’s a systemic one, especially in hybrid environments. In this article, Ashley Peña, LCSW, explores why burnout thrives in modern workplaces and shares actionable ways leaders and employees can create balance, resilience, and connection i

How to Build Connection in Remote and Hybrid Teams: Strategies for Meaningful Interactions That Overcome the Screen

Explore actionable approaches to build strong relationships within remote and hybrid teams, ensuring a cohesive and collaborative work environment.

75+ Workplace Fall & Halloween Icebreaker Questions

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.

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!

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.

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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.

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 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

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.

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

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.

The Top HR Experts and Influencers to Follow in 2025

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.

The Best HR Conferences to Attend in 2025

Here’s your guide to the top HR conferences in 2025—complete with insights on how to maximize your experience, an FAQ section, and a recap of notable 2024 events.

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.

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