Company Culture &amp; Team Building

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!

Schedule the Fun: 5 Types of Corporate Events to Plan Annually

Corporate events come in all shapes and sizes, from incentive trips to holiday parties to team building experiences. Get ready to dive into a world of excitement, as we explore five types of corporate events that will make your annual calendar one for the books!

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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.

5 Great Ideas for Your Office's Next Lunch and Learn

Start lunch and learn programs with your colleagues to make the most of your lunch break with an educational, team building experience. Are you wondering how to get started? Read on to learn ideas for hosting a successful virtual lunch and learn with your remote team.

How to Host a Wine-Tasting Party at Home

Want to get your friends together for a fun night at home? Here are some wine party ideas to get everyone learning while they sip!

5 Reasons to Throw Your Office Holiday Party in January

To save their team from stress, savvy companies have started celebrating in January instead. In this article, we’ll tell you why.

How to Kick Off a Virtual Meeting

Start your virtual meetings on the right foot! Engage your team with energizing activities like virtual coffee breaks and group stretches. In this blog, we'll go over our favorite ways of kicking off virtual meetings!

Top 5 Virtual Employee Engagement Activities

Does your team need a pick-me-up? Discover the world of employee engagement and find out how you can lead your team to success! Remote teams deserve a little TLC, and it's time to deliver.

8 Virtual Game Show Team Building Ideas for Remote & Hybrid Teams

Zoom! Camera! Action! Bring the thrill of a game show to your remote team. Host a fun and engaging team building party that will get your squad cheering in their seats!

5 Unusual Team Building Activities

Bye bye boring Trust Falls — hello to unique, quirky, and wacky team building activities! Your team deserves a one-of-a-kind experience — how many on our list have you tried?

7 Virtual Celebrations for Employees

If your team works remotely, it might feel like you’re missing out on those special in-person occasions. Bring everyone together, no matter where in the world they are, through a virtual celebration!

6 Ways Leaders Can Help Their Team Overcome Imposter Syndrome at Work

Imposter syndrome, though increasingly common, is a sneaky phenomenon that can make even your strongest employees feel inadequate. Here’s how you can help your staff beat it once and for all.

10 Office Virtual Happy Hour Ideas Your Team Will Love

Would it surprise you to learn that happy hours can be an excellent way to connect? Probably not. But what will surprise you is how many cool virtual happy hour events we have! Read about the top Zoom happy hour experiences below!

5 New Virtual Murder Mystery Team Building Games

Virtual murder mystery parties are a great team building activity for remote workforces everywhere! Read about them below.

10 Awesome Hybrid Team Building Activities

At Confetti, we understand how team bonding (or building) activities can benefit your business. In this article, we're bringing you the most engaging hybrid team building activities for your distributed workforce.

‍Top 15 Zoom Team Building Games To Boost Employee Engagement

These remote team bonding ideas will help to improve your company culture and boost employee engagement!

Meet Monica Richards

Get to know one of our Composting Class vendors, Monica Richards!

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!

5 Tips to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone at Work

We hate to break it to you, but your team’s work routine may have turned into a work rut. Though staying in the comfort zone might feel easier, consider the benefits of getting out of your comfort zone and discovering what lies beyond it. Read to learn more!

How to Create a Positive Work Environment

To keep your employees happy, healthy, and satisfied, your company has to ensure a positive work environment. We know - broad term! But don't worry. This article dives into what a positive workplace consists of and how to achieve it. Keep reading to learn more!

How to Create a Sense of Belonging in the Workplace

Aim for a workplace culture that makes individuals feel like they belong - not just to their team, but to the whole company. In doing so, your employees, your teams, and your leadership will reap the rewards. Read on to learn more about how to create a sense of belonging at work!

4 Harmful Myths About Being An Entrepreneur (And 4 Reality Checks)

Starting your own small business or start-up is hyped up as the answer to all an employee's struggles. But is that actually the case? Nope! And I'm here to shine a little light on the reality behind the myths of entrepreneurship.

Why Does Everyone Want to Be An Entrepreneur?

Don't want to lose your employees to freelancing? This article is for you.

5 Tips for Creating a Happy Workplace

When it comes to increasing job performance and employee retention, creating a happy workplace is key. Use these tips if your office is in need of a pick-me-up.

Building Trust In The Virtual Workspace vs. In Person

Enjoy these tips on building workplace trust from Adam Burke, CEO & Co-Founder of WorkPatterns.

11+ Workplace Sustainability Ideas that Human Resources Can Adopt

Businesses everywhere are finding ways to minimize negative impacts on the environment. But to create a sustainable workplace (and save the planet), organizations need the help of their trusty HR team.

Teaming Up with Your Employees to Save the Planet

What workplace sustainability means, why it's crucial to care about, and ways you can make it happen.

Confetti's Core Company Values

Check out our blog post on Confetti's company values & how they drive our long term mission to create happier, more holistic workspaces.

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!

What to Do When You’re Feeling Overworked and Overwhelmed

Sharing a few coping mechanisms for stress which might be helpful for you today.‍

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

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.

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.