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You\u2019ll likely spend 90,000 hours<\/a> at work throughout your career \u2014 and you may even spend more time with coworkers than with your own family! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Which is why it\u2019s so important to build strong connections with your peers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connected teams boost collaboration, improve communication and trust, and increase job satisfaction. But as remote and hybrid work environments become more common, creating team bonds has become more complex. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remote workers face: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\ude45\u200d\u2642\ufe0f limited in-person interactions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf0d time zone differences <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udde3\ufe0flack of casual conversations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help you overcome these hurdles, we\u2019ve put together some top tools that will allow you to create successful connections that unite your team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Benefits of getting to know your coworkers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Connecting with team members can benefit personal relationships, team dynamics, productivity, and the overall success of an organization. Companies that nurture rich work culture experience a 4x increase in revenue growth<\/a>, surpassing those with a weak company culture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Getting to know your coworkers also builds a sense of trust and collaboration. Peers that share connections enhance teamwork and boost participation in team meetings. That\u2019s why nearly 75% of employees<\/a> rate collaboration and teamwork as very important. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teams that nurture these connections benefit from enhanced communication and increased productivity – boosting knowledge sharing and collaborative problem-solving. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Effective collaboration has been shown to improve product quality by 34%<\/a> and product development by 30%. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And let’s remember that strong relationships improve overall morale and job satisfaction. Knowing the people you work with and appreciating their unique qualities makes work more enjoyable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s face it – no one wants to work with a grump. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Challenges of remote team relationship building<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although peer relationships offer many benefits, remote teams face many obstacles trying to connect team members. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One significant challenge is the need for in-person interactions. With no traditional office breakrooms, employees often feel isolated. This can quickly take a toll on their social and mental wellbeing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, remote teams work across different time zones. This makes scheduling team meetings and other events challenging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These communication roadblocks extend to casual conversations. Without knowing your peer\u2019s hobbies or interests, it can be hard to make casual conversation. But with the right plan in place, you can overcome these obstacles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using the strategies and tools we discuss, you\u2019ll find that it’s easy to get to know your coworkers \u2014 even behind a screen! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Top tools for getting to know your coworkers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Icebreaker questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Icebreaker questions are a powerful tool that can boost your team connection while reducing feelings of isolation. Typical questions relate to interests, hobbies, or sharing a memorable experience. But many teams get creative and use games like Two Truths and a Lie <\/em>to make sessions more engaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These events are also easy to plan and organize, perfect for teams with mixed schedules. That\u2019s why we frequently use them in our teams. Our HR Generalist, Sam Asato, says, \u201cTo me, ice breakers are the first step towards allowing employees the comfortability to let their personalities shine through.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, successful icebreakers go beyond just questions for work. To be effective, you should keep a few factors in mind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n