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Gather Together: Celebrations and Parties

The COVID-19 pandemic caused many to shift their family gatherings, networking meet-ups, and more to Zoom and other online platforms. In a work context, the increasingly global nature of organizations and growing number of remote workers can make it harder to develop relationships and foster team spirit. Recognizing important milestones in people’s lives—such as graduations, retirements, engagements, anniversaries, weddings, and the arrival of children—is a powerful way to create engagement. Cooking classes and escape games are creative ways to foster collaboration, creativity, and team building for remote teams around the globe. Further, holidays and birthdays provide themed opportunities to throw ...

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