Company Culture &amp; Team Building

How to Start an Office Book Club for National Read a Book Day

National Read a Book Day is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the joy of reading and promote a culture of learning in your workplace. Get ready to turn your office into avid readers this September!

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 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.

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.

How to Learn Together with Online Trivia Games

Trivia games are a great way to have some team building fun during the workday and learn something new in the process. Read on to learn more about Confetti's online trivia games for Zoom and how to throw your own trivia team building night!

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.

How to Engage Employees with an Online Game Show

If you're looking for an engaging experience that remote teams can enjoy, our Coworker Clash is the best bet! Read on to learn what it is and why it's Confetti's most popular team building experience!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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Team Building

How To Run Meaningful Team Events When Half Your Team Is Introverted

Discover how to create team events that work for both introverts and extroverts. Learn practical ways to improve participation, collaboration, and idea-sharing across your team.

🎯 How to Design a 90-Day Engagement Plan for New Employees

A strong 90-day engagement plan helps new hires build confidence, understand expectations, and contribute independently. The first three months should focus on clarity, support, and real ownership, not just onboarding tasks.

Engaged Employees vs Disengaged Employees: The Cost Difference [2026 Guide]

Learn how employee engagement impacts productivity, retention, and workplace culture—and discover practical strategies to keep teams connected and motivated.

Why Employee Engagement is Directly Linked to Retention and Profitability

Employee engagement is more than job satisfaction. See how engaged teams reduce turnover, improve performance, and help businesses grow.

The Workplace Wellness Program Starter Toolkit

Discover practical steps to create a workplace wellness program that supports employee well-being, encourages engagement, and fits naturally into daily work life.

The Workday Survival Guide: How to Stay Sane Without the Fluff

A practical, low-pressure guide to staying sane at work with 60-second resets, focus hygiene, transition rituals, end-of-day boundaries, and a simple rollout plan for HR teams.

How to Launch a Healthy Recipe Swap Program Employees Will Participate In

A practical guide to creating a healthy recipe swap program that builds connection, encourages feel-good eating habits, and keeps participation easy with themes, templates, spotlights, and low-pressure prompts.

How to Launch a Walking Meeting Program (That Actually Sticks)

A practical guide to creating a walking meeting program employees actually use, with clear guidelines, launch messaging, accessibility tips, leadership buy-in, and simple ways to measure success.

Virtual Mental Health Awareness: A Practical Guide for Real Engagement

Learn how to create meaningful virtual mental health awareness initiatives with simple, low-pressure activities that support employee well-being, connection, and healthier remote work habits.

The Mid-Quarter Course Correction: How to Adjust Before the June Panic Sets In

In May, the dust from the Q2 launch has settled, but the frantic energy of the June sprint hasn't arrived yet. This Mid-Quarter Reset is a strategic "sanity check" sitting right in the middle!

How to Create a Wellness Newsletter Employees Actually Read

A practical guide to building a wellness newsletter employees actually read, with scannable formats, monthly themes, interactive ideas, tone tips, sample outlines, and simple ways to measure engagement.

45 Unique Mental Health Awareness Month Ideas & Team Building Activities for Work

Support your team this May with 45 low-pressure Mental Health Awareness Month activities, from no-meeting days and creative workshops to wellness sessions, team bonding, and meaningful perks.

How HR Leaders Can Prepare for Mental Health Awareness Month (Without Overwhelming Their Team)

A practical guide for HR leaders planning Mental Health Awareness Month, with steps to audit resources, focus priorities, equip managers, plan communications, and build sustainable mental health support beyond May.

The Ultimate Employee Wellness & Mental Health Playbook for HR Leaders

A practical HR playbook for building sustainable employee wellness and mental health programs, with quarterly planning ideas, quick wins, manager guidance, May programming, and key metrics to track.

50+ Mental Health & Wellness Quotes for Work (That Actually Resonate)

Share meaningful mental health and wellness quotes with your team to spark reflection, encourage balance, support burnout prevention, and create small moments of connection at work.

How To Run Meaningful Team Events When Half Your Team Is Introverted

Discover how to create team events that work for both introverts and extroverts. Learn practical ways to improve participation, collaboration, and idea-sharing across your team.

🎯 How to Design a 90-Day Engagement Plan for New Employees

Engaged Employees vs Disengaged Employees: The Cost Difference [2026 Guide]

Learn how employee engagement impacts productivity, retention, and workplace culture—and discover practical strategies to keep teams connected and motivated.

Why Employee Engagement is Directly Linked to Retention and Profitability

Employee engagement is more than job satisfaction. See how engaged teams reduce turnover, improve performance, and help businesses grow.

The Workplace Wellness Program Starter Toolkit

Discover practical steps to create a workplace wellness program that supports employee well-being, encourages engagement, and fits naturally into daily work life.

The Workday Survival Guide: How to Stay Sane Without the Fluff

A practical, low-pressure guide to staying sane at work with 60-second resets, focus hygiene, transition rituals, end-of-day boundaries, and a simple rollout plan for HR teams.

How to Launch a Healthy Recipe Swap Program Employees Will Participate In

How to Launch a Walking Meeting Program (That Actually Sticks)

A practical guide to creating a walking meeting program employees actually use, with clear guidelines, launch messaging, accessibility tips, leadership buy-in, and simple ways to measure success.

Virtual Mental Health Awareness: A Practical Guide for Real Engagement

Learn how to create meaningful virtual mental health awareness initiatives with simple, low-pressure activities that support employee well-being, connection, and healthier remote work habits.

The Mid-Quarter Course Correction: How to Adjust Before the June Panic Sets In

In May, the dust from the Q2 launch has settled, but the frantic energy of the June sprint hasn't arrived yet. This Mid-Quarter Reset is a strategic "sanity check" sitting right in the middle!

How to Create a Wellness Newsletter Employees Actually Read

45 Unique Mental Health Awareness Month Ideas & Team Building Activities for Work

Support your team this May with 45 low-pressure Mental Health Awareness Month activities, from no-meeting days and creative workshops to wellness sessions, team bonding, and meaningful perks.

How HR Leaders Can Prepare for Mental Health Awareness Month (Without Overwhelming Their Team)

The Ultimate Employee Wellness & Mental Health Playbook for HR Leaders

A practical HR playbook for building sustainable employee wellness and mental health programs, with quarterly planning ideas, quick wins, manager guidance, May programming, and key metrics to track.

50+ Mental Health & Wellness Quotes for Work (That Actually Resonate)

Share meaningful mental health and wellness quotes with your team to spark reflection, encourage balance, support burnout prevention, and create small moments of connection at work.

8 Types of Work Culture and Their Pros and Cons

Understanding different company cultures is essential for fostering a positive company culture. By examining the pros and cons of each type, HR professionals and company leaders can better align their organization’s culture with its goals and company values.

The Business Benefits of Remote Work: Why More Companies Should Embrace Working Remotely

Remote work has become a huge trend in the past few years. However, many businesses wonder if it's truly the best thing for their organization. Learn how remote work can help your company and its employees thrive.

5 Key Drivers for Motivating Gen-Z in the Workplace

Unlock the potential of Generation Z in your organization by understanding what truly motivates them. In this blog, we delve into five critical drivers that keep Gen Z engaged, productive, and loyal.

8 Effective Methods for Measuring Company Culture

Dive into eight practical strategies for assessing and improving your company culture. Learn how to foster a positive work environment and enhance employee engagement.

12 HR Blogs You Should Be Following for the Best News and Insights

The HR world is constantly changing. Discover 12 of the best HR blogs you can follow to stay on top of it and learn how to manage your workplace well.

5 Fundamental Elements That Shape Organizational Culture

A great company culture creates happy and highly engaged employees. But what are the elements that shape your organizational culture? Read on to learn more.

9 Fun and Impactful Ideas for a Vibrant Culture Committee

Read on for Confetti's company culture ideas that your culture committee can organize to engage the team and build connections.

6 Talent Acquisition Strategies for Today’s Working World

Having a reputation for being an appealing employer with a positive company culture is how to attract employees and retain your top talent. Learn how to improve your talent attraction efforts and employer branding!

How to Use Motivational Quotes to Ignite Employee Engagement

Imagine a workplace brimming with positivity and deep employee appreciation, where motivational quotes fuel engagement. Such an environment is achievable by establishing a culture that resonates with and fosters loyalty among team members.

7 Engaging and Innovative Employee Retention Strategies

How can organizations create a thriving company culture using a successful employee engagement and retention strategy? Learn how to retain happy and successful employees through creative retention ideas below.

5 Social Media Marketing Strategies to Attract the Right Talent

If you're a hiring manager, this blog is for you. Social media can be considered a multi-talented tool that helps us in many things, even the recruiting process. Read on to learn how social media strategies benefit employee referrals and the hiring process.

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 Strategies for Overcoming Remote Work Challenges

You don't need a traditional office environment to work successfully. If you're a remote manager overseeing virtual teams, this blog is for you. Read on to learn how to overcome the challenges of managing remote employees!

The Role of Company Culture in Creating Employee Advocates

Company culture can shape how your employees and corporate leaders advocate for your business. Learn how you can foster a company culture that creates loyal employees and increased brand awareness.

5 Benefits of Employee Recognition and Statistics for HR Leaders

Want to amp up engagement, productivity, and performance while eliminating stress? Looking to reduce turnover? Learn how boosting your employee appreciation efforts can help you achieve your goals.

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 🎃

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

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.

The Workplace Wellness Program Starter Toolkit

Discover practical steps to create a workplace wellness program that supports employee well-being, encourages engagement, and fits naturally into daily work life.

The Workday Survival Guide: How to Stay Sane Without the Fluff

A practical, low-pressure guide to staying sane at work with 60-second resets, focus hygiene, transition rituals, end-of-day boundaries, and a simple rollout plan for HR teams.

How to Launch a Healthy Recipe Swap Program Employees Will Participate In

How to Launch a Walking Meeting Program (That Actually Sticks)

A practical guide to creating a walking meeting program employees actually use, with clear guidelines, launch messaging, accessibility tips, leadership buy-in, and simple ways to measure success.

Virtual Mental Health Awareness: A Practical Guide for Real Engagement

Learn how to create meaningful virtual mental health awareness initiatives with simple, low-pressure activities that support employee well-being, connection, and healthier remote work habits.

How to Create a Wellness Newsletter Employees Actually Read

45 Unique Mental Health Awareness Month Ideas & Team Building Activities for Work

Support your team this May with 45 low-pressure Mental Health Awareness Month activities, from no-meeting days and creative workshops to wellness sessions, team bonding, and meaningful perks.

How HR Leaders Can Prepare for Mental Health Awareness Month (Without Overwhelming Their Team)

The Ultimate Employee Wellness & Mental Health Playbook for HR Leaders

A practical HR playbook for building sustainable employee wellness and mental health programs, with quarterly planning ideas, quick wins, manager guidance, May programming, and key metrics to track.

50+ Mental Health & Wellness Quotes for Work (That Actually Resonate)

Share meaningful mental health and wellness quotes with your team to spark reflection, encourage balance, support burnout prevention, and create small moments of connection at work.

The Ultimate Workplace Wellness Calendar: Mental Health & Wellness Days (and How to Celebrate Them)

Plan employee wellbeing initiatives all year with this workplace wellness calendar, featuring key mental health observances and low-lift ways to help teams connect, recharge, and feel supported.

12 Reasons Why Mental Health in the Workplace Matters (Now More Than Ever)

Explore 12 data-backed reasons mental health at work should be a business priority, plus practical ways companies can reduce stress, improve retention, and support stronger teams.

15 Mental Health Awareness Month Ideas for Work That Actually Make a Difference

Go beyond surface-level wellness activities with practical Mental Health Awareness Month ideas that help employees feel supported, recognized, and less burned out.

Corporate Yoga for Team Building: A Smarter Way to Reduce Burnout and Boost Engagement

Corporate yoga is a powerful, low-friction way to reduce burnout and boost engagement for small, remote, and hybrid teams. Learn how to plan sessions, avoid common mistakes, and build workplace wellbeing that actually drives results.

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.

The Mid-Quarter Course Correction: How to Adjust Before the June Panic Sets In

In May, the dust from the Q2 launch has settled, but the frantic energy of the June sprint hasn't arrived yet. This Mid-Quarter Reset is a strategic "sanity check" sitting right in the middle!

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.

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.