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Ugh, I feel this! We started doing virtual coffee chats—15 mins, no work talk, just random stuff like pets or weekend plans. It’s awkward at first, but it builds trust. Also, Slack’s Donut bot pairs people randomly for 1:1s. Helps us feel human again.
I started sending voice memos instead of Slack messages for quick check-ins. Hearing someone’s voice makes it less robotic. Also, we do a weekly ‘show and tell’ on Zoom—someone shares a hobby or skill. Last week, my coworker taught us origami. It’s random but fun!
Honestly, I just lean into gamifying work. We use a points system in Asana for tasks (not mandatory, just fun). Top scorer each month gets a $20 gift card. Sounds silly, but it gets people hyped. Also, monthly Zoom trivia nights with dumb prizes keep things light.
Trello boards with personal goals (not just work ones) helped my team. We share stuff like ‘learn to cook curry’ or ‘run 5k’. Sounds cheesy, but cheering each other on outside work stuff creates a bond. Also, async video updates on Loom instead of endless emails—way more personal.
My team was fading too, so we set up a ‘wins’ channel on Discord. Everyone posts small victories—work or personal. Gets people talking and hyped. Also, schedule overlap hours for real-time collab, even if it’s just 2 hours a week. Makes a huge difference.
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