What's the best way to hangout with your colleagues remotely?

@tzuan I agree. We're still working remotely, and I really miss in-person time with my team. We do weekly game sessions and hang out to feel more in touch.

@shashcoffe and do you have any scheduled time for socialising off-work?

@maxwellcdavis Yes, casual video calls with a couple of folks have been very helpful for me to feel connected and as if I am a part of a larger team.

@jessica_porec1 What virtual spaces have you used and can recommend?

@waafsn hide and seek sounds so fun! I wonder how they do it. How do you and your team stay connected?

@rucha_joshi8 our team is relatively small, so it's really easy to stay connected. connection is everything, that's why we hold meetings twice a week. In the beginning of the week we discuss our upcoming tasks, and at the end of the week we talk about what was bad and was good during the work week. The main point here is that connection is everything, but it shouldn't become a routine. To do that, during these meetings, we write down/draw whatever we want on Miro board. With such attitude we don't feel stressed about the meetings.

@edward_g Yep, I agree. Large groups video calls don't engage everyone and hinder any real conversation flow. I'll check out Jackbox. Thanks!

@edward_g Hi! thanks for the Jackbox recommendation! it is pretty neat and fun. My team and I also working on away to make it easier for people to connect with their remote team mates through games but in smaller breakout rooms so the conversation is more meaningful and less awkward.