Engage your employees and improve workplace performance with virtual events.
If you have a remote or hybrid workforce, virtual events are an excellent way to engage your employees. Virtual events can also improve team building and help combat loneliness, which is more common for remote employees.
According to Gallup, engaged employees have significantly improved workplace performance, 41% lower absenteeism and sick days, 40% fewer quality defects in work output, and 21% higher profitability.
And while virtual events are just one way to help engage employees, it’s a valuable tool to leverage.
In this article, you will learn:
What makes a great virtual event at work
8 virtual event ideas to create more engaged and happy employees
How custom programming can help you achieve your workplace goals
If you’re ready to host virtual events for your employees but don’t know where to start, skip the planning phase and choose FitPros custom programming. You can pick and choose what events you want based on employee feedback and what your employees actually want in their wellness programs. Talk to us today to get started!
What makes a great virtual event?
It can be difficult to run a physical event and command the attention of the audience, never mind a virtual event. Despite this, HubSpot found that 47% of people are more likely to ask a question at a virtual event. So make the most of this opportunity!
For a virtual event to be successful, include the audience by using active participation.
Next, choose fun virtual events for employees that they will actually enjoy! When an event is a little mundane, it almost seems mandatory. Seek fun and interactive events to engage your employees!
8 fun virtual event ideas for employees
We’ve gathered a mix of team-building events, fitness sessions, arts and crafts to try at home, and cooking classes to create a fun and engaging virtual experience for your employees.
1. Host a virtual health fair
There’s no better way to bring your employees together than a virtual health fair. Participate in a mix of health and wellness activities, from dance and fitness classes to cooking demos, guided meditation sessions, and more.
2. Online magic show
Enjoy a magic show hosted by professional magicians. Ideally, choose one that has audience participation and interaction. Although virtual magicians may not be able to make a coin appear behind your ear, they do inspire creative thinking and problem-solving and are the perfect lighthearted activity to wrap up the day.
3. Yoga
Whether your employees are keen yogis who rock up to work with a Lululemon yoga mat under their arm or complete beginners, virtual yoga sessions are great for relieving stress, working on tight muscles, and providing a midday pick-me-up.
You can even choose the right type of yoga for you, whether that’s desk yoga—yes, it’s exactly as it sounds—muscle relief or power yoga.
4. Murder mystery
Nothing screams team building quite like a murder mystery event. Grab your detective hat, put on your best British accent, and solve the ultimate whodunit mystery.
FitPros virtual murder mystery team building sessions are organized by professional actors, hosting your teams while you solve the murder together.
5. Dance Fitness
Bring the dance part to the (virtual) office and squeeze in a workout during office hours. Dance fitness classes are fun for the entire team, whether you choose to move to your favorite hip-hop artists or want something a little more intense, such as Zumba.
6. Pottery
Pottery is not only super creative but can help ease anxiety and improve mindfulness. It’s a much-needed stress relief, and attending a virtual pottery class is a great way to learn the basics.
Create a vase or a pen pot, and maybe even discover a passion for molding clay and getting creative.
7. Cookie-making
Who doesn’t love cookies? A virtual cooking-making demo is a great ice-breaker and an excellent team-bonding activity, even if you are baking through the screen. You’ll not only have a tasty snack to enjoy at your next Zoom meeting, but a recipe and a new-found love for baking cookies. Who says there aren’t perks of remote working?
8. Painting
Another creative idea, grabbing a brush and letting your mind wander, is an excellent way to practice mindfulness, reduce stress, and let your inner creative side out. When you choose an interactive virtual painting session, you learn the basics of painting and an intro to an entirely new hobby.
At FitPros, we host a recreating painted masterpieces painting session. It’s as challenging as it sounds and a great way to inspire creativity, develop new skills, and grow together as a team.
Can’t quite find an event you’re looking for?
If you can’t quite find the perfect virtual event for employees, consider a subscription to FitPros LIVE.
You get access to 500+ events annually, including everything from fitness classes to cooking demos and other team building activities to help you create an engaged workforce. You also get access to your app, where you can host wellness challenges and compete for prizes.
And if you’re looking for something a little more bespoke, our custom programming is the perfect choice for you. We can help tailor-make your wellbeing program, which includes virtual events to meet your employee’s needs. You can even pick and choose what virtual sessions you want and when.
Talk to us today to get started.
Key takeaways:
Virtual events can help drive employee engagement
Engaged employees are less likely to take sick days and produce better work
Virtual event ideas include health fairs, fitness classes, and team building activities
FAQs
How do you attract participants to a virtual event?
To attract participants to a virtual event, choose an event that is interesting, aligns with hobbies and interests, and, most importantly, is fun. You can also add incentives for joining, such as vouchers or other freebies.
How do I create a virtual event?
Creating a virtual company event is challenging. Therefore, we recommend working with a company such as FitPros. We host your virtual events, removing the obstacles to an engaged and happy workforce.
How to make your virtual event stand out?
To make your virtual event stand out, make it fun, interactive, and useful. You don’t want it to feel like a mandatory online company outing. So get creative with it!
Looking for more? Contact a Wellbeing Manager to discuss your organizational wellbeing needs.
We provide workplace teams with mindful practices, personal and professional wellbeing growth, fitness instruction, and opportunities for social connection. We aim to inspire the highest potential in people at work, in life, every day, so they can show up healthy and at their best.
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