1. Virtual Cooking Classes

With the shift in most businesses now operating remotely or hybrid, virtual events have become increasingly popular. Digital events are more inclusive, more environmentally friendly and allow the attendee to stream content from the comfort of their homes. There is great technology available that creates immersive and engaging experiences for attendees in online digital environments, businesses are certainly embracing the digital movement by hosting many corporate events and meetings online.

A virtual cooking class is an excellent way to bring your team together in a fun and engaging way. You can hire a professional chef to teach your employees how to cook a variety of dishes, from gourmet meals to simple snacks. Not only will this activity provide a fun bonding experience, but it will also allow employees to learn new skills that they can use in their personal lives.

If you are looking to host a virtual cooking class for your employees make sure you cover the following steps to manage the logistics and provide the best experience for your employees.

1. What types of foods are the most popular? Try and choose a cuisine type that is fun, tasty and the majority of people can enjoy.

2. Use a video conferencing platform or digital events room.

3. Book a chef in your chosen style of cooking.

4. Send your teams the ingredients, branded cooking swag and aprons. Sharing moments of your employees enjoying cooking in branded aprons is a great opportunity for social media especially if you are recruiting and trying to attract new talent to join your company!

5. Set the date and send out notifications well in advance, get the office and your teams excited about the event.

2. Virtual Office Olympics

An Office Olympics event has always been a fun and creative way to promote teamwork and friendly competition within the workplace but now virtual office Olympics are trending. You can create a variety of safe games and activities that can be played online such as a typing race, Olympic trivia and scavenger hunt. This event can be customized to fit the needs of your organisation and can be tailored to promote specific team-building goals. Before the games begin, take time to plan the agenda so employees don't get bored between events. Create a schedule of events, split everyone up into teams, keep on top of the scores and be sure to provide small gifts or treats for the prizes.

3. Outdoor Adventure

An outdoor adventure event can be a great way to get employees out of the office and into nature. You can plan a variety of activities such as hiking, kayaking, zip-lining, or rock climbing. These activities can help employees build trust and communication skills while enjoying the beautiful natural surroundings.

4. Charity Fundraisers

Organising a charity fundraiser is an excellent way to bring your employees together for a common cause. You can organise a charity run, walk or bike ride, or a silent auction to raise funds for a chosen charity. This event not only promotes teamwork and collaboration but also helps your organization give back to the community.

5. Quiz nights

A quiz night event is a fun way to promote teamwork and encourage friendly competition. You can divide your employees into teams and challenge them with a variety of trivia questions related to your industry, general knowledge, or pop culture. This event can be held virtually or in person and can be a great way to foster team bonding.

6. Escape Room

Escape room events have become increasingly popular in recent years, and for a good reason. This activity requires teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills, making it an excellent team-building exercise. You can create your own escape room puzzles or hire a professional company to create a custom escape room experience for your team.

7. Paint and Sip

A paint-and-sip event is a fun and creative way to bring your employees together. You can hire a professional artist to lead the painting session, and employees can enjoy their favourite beverages while creating their masterpieces. This activity promotes teamwork, creativity, and relaxation, making it an excellent choice for a corporate event. Again this idea can be hosted virtually.

8. Scavenger Hunt

A scavenger hunt event can be an exciting way to promote teamwork and collaboration. You can create a variety of clues and challenges that require employees to work together to solve puzzles and complete tasks. This event can be customized to fit the needs of your organisation and can be held indoors or outdoors.

9. Employee Appreciation Awards

Hosting an Employee Appreciation Awards event is a great way to show your employees that you value their hard work and dedication. You can plan a variety of activities and provide food and drinks to show your appreciation. This event can be held in the office or offsite and can include games, prizes, and other fun activities.

10. Health and Wellness Day

A Health and Wellness Day event is a great way to promote healthy habits among your employees. You can organise a variety of activities such as yoga classes and healthy cooking demonstrations. Hosting health and well-being days for employees can have numerous benefits for both employees and the company such as increased productivity, employees who are healthy and feel good are generally more productive, which can lead to higher job satisfaction and better business outcomes. A focus on health and wellbeing can reduce employee absenteeism due to illness, as employees are encouraged to take preventative measures and improve their overall health. Health and well-being days can improve employee morale by showing that the company cares about the health and well-being of its employees. This can lead to greater job satisfaction and employee loyalty. These types of events also promote teamwork and collaboration among employees, as they participate in group activities or attend seminars together. It reduces stress, many health and well-being activities, such as yoga or meditation, can help reduce stress and promote relaxation, leading to improved mental health and reduced workplace stress.

These benefits can have a positive impact on the company's bottom line and the overall well-being of employees.

Be it in-person or digital, corporate events can have many benefits for a company, its employees, and its stakeholders. With so many great technologies available, corporate experiences can be enjoyed online as well as in person. Corporate events can have a positive impact on employee engagement, brand awareness, company culture, professional development, and business outcomes, making them a worthwhile investment for many companies.

Get in touch with a member of the team to find out how Evessio's award-winning technology can help grow your in-person and digital events.

Claire Singleton

Marketing Manager

Evessio

Claire is the Marketing Manager at Evessio, an industry-leading event management platform for awards, conferences and exhibitions. Claire has years of experience and specialises in marketing event software, marketing events and sponsorship. Claire has a proven track record of re-branding events and implementing strategies that doubled event participation.