Okay, so first things first, these virtual team-building activities are actually fun. Because we’ve all been subjected to enforced fun, but enforced fun on Zoom? Haunting, genuinely. But in the ...

Here are seven quick tips that you can apply today that are only limited by the creativity of you and your team. [Related: Virtual Meetings: Fight Loneliness, Foster Belonging, Cultivate Inclusion ] ...

If the team has a standing weekly meeting, inform them that next week will be used for a virtual team retreat, ... run a quick game or a fun activity to put people at ease.

That’s why some companies are going beyond Zoom happy hour and turning to a host of virtual activities, from trivia to icebreaker games to in-home scavenger hunts.

A relatively zero-cost fun activity that is quick and effortless. The key to building trust within your virtual team by asking questions that help everyone get to know each other.

9. Barter Puzzle. Approximate Time Required: 30 minutes. For this activity you need to separate the group into 2 teams, each with their own distinct puzzle and jigsaw pieces.

The words ‘team building’ may stoke fear in our hearts at the best of times, but during a pandemic, they often mean several extra hours on Zoom – something we could all live without.

And remember, when conducting any of these activities, improving DEI in a virtual world starts with developing a culture steeped in respect. Heidi Scott, PhD, is the chief learning officer for HR.com.

Let’s find out more as we explore these 11 quick and easy team building activities for students: 11. Tent Building. Time Required: 30 minutes.