Scattered Squad? Hybrid Events Are the Way To Go

Sure, it might be obvious by now that the old ways of working are out, and WFH is totally in.

But most of us are still figuring out exactly how to stay completely unified when it comes to remote and hybrid teams, and there’s a lot of confusion when it comes to hybrid events.

Whether we realize it or not, many of us are part of a hybrid team, which is the technical term for a team that’s sort of here and sort of there. If you go into the office sometimes but are remote sometimes, or if you have parts of your company that are always WFH or always in the office, then you’re part of a hybrid team.

And as it turns out, hybrid teams need hybrid solutions for, well, just about everything.

You can’t have a meeting with an entire hybrid team unless there’s video conferencing software that makes it so everyone can seamlessly join, right?

But it’s not just the meetings and work-ish things that need hybrid-friendly solutions, because that’s not the only thing that makes a team solid. Average social activities also need hybrid solutions, and while we’ve all made waves when it comes to adapting to hybrid work-ish things, many companies are still far behind when it comes to hybrid solutions for the fun things.

So what’s the solution? In the era of hybrid teams, hybrid events are the ultimate way to make sure everyone is connected.

What’s the Deal with Hybrid Teams?

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, we all remember that abrupt shift to remote work, with little-to-no preparation. As the dust settled and people were able to return to the office, we were introduced to the next phase of this massive work shift: the hybrid work model.

Hybrid teams are exactly what they sound like, and as we mentioned earlier, you’re probably part of a hybrid team yourself. And that’s a great thing, because we’re learning that hybrid teams are actually an incredible solution to the modern workplace needs and desires.

For example, PwC’s US Remote Work Survey found that most companies are heading towards hybrid work models and that these work models will likely be the new norm. The survey also found that more than half of executives plan to raise spending on virtual collaboration tools and manager training, with their hybrid teams in mind.

But there’s also still a lot of uncertainty about hybrid teams, especially when it comes to unity and culture. That same report discovered the following:

“Many executives wonder how their cultures will evolve and how they can sustain the strengths of their cultures when their workforce is split — or how they can work toward cultural change”

So the short of it is: hybrid teams are the new norm, and we can expect most companies to adopt some form of this model going forward. But the catch is that most of us are still figuring out how to navigate exactly what that looks like, especially when it comes to socializing and team bonding.

How Can Hybrid Events Help?

In the era of remote work, it’s clear that something is needed to revitalize the workplace and make teams feel connected again, especially when it comes to hybrid teams. That’s where team bonding through hybrid events comes into play.

Here’s the deal: working from home, whether all or part of the time, has done some serious harm to our work relationships. Studies have also revealed that in the era of remote work, we all struggle with things like communication, passive knowledge sharing, and staying connected as a team.

So, we’re struggling to stay connected as teams, and it’s clear that intentional team bonding is needed, to help keep us all together.

When it comes to hybrid events, they solve the serious need for togetherness in the era of hybrid teams. When some people are in the office, some are WFH, and the rest are who-knows-where, hybrid events allow us all to gather like nothing ever changed.

Hybrid events are definitely a cure for the social maladies that we’re all feeling in the era of hybrid teams, but the trick is figuring out how to do hybrid events rights.

How Do Hybrid Events Work Anyway?

The key with hybrid events is that anyone and everyone needs to be able to participate, no matter where they’re located. So in order for an event to truly be hybrid, there needs to be ways both in-person employees can join, as well as remote employees.

Here are some hallmarks of an awesome hybrid event:

It’s not: Just a live-stream event that your remote audience tunes into.

It doesn’t: Prioritize either your remote or in-person audience, both are treated equally.

It has: Seamless capabilities that make everyone feel like they’re actually at the same event together.

What else makes hybrid events truly beneficial for your hybrid team? We consider these additional factors pretty much “must haves” when it comes to hybrid events:

Engaging: No one will be snoozing with their camera off during a hybrid event that is truly engaging.

Fun: When mismanaged, team building can be a little corny, and can lead to universal groans. But a proper hybrid event will actually be enjoyable for everyone.

Unifying: Hybrid events should lead to your team feeling like a unified team again, both inside and outside of the office.

How Can I Create A Hybrid Team Building Event?

So, you want to create a hybrid event for your all-star hybrid team? We consider ourselves something of experts in the world of hybrid team building events, so you’ve come to the right place.

First, allow us to say hello. We’re Kabloom, and when it comes to team building, we run the best virtual and hybrid events for your team that you’re going to find.

Our virtual and hybrid events are festival-style, with multiple theme-rooms happening at once. That means your people get to choose-their-own-adventure, and decide which awesome theme room to attend. Some of the options include Virtual Karaoke, Magic Show, and Pub Trivia quiz, so we can pretty much guarantee they’re going to be having a blast.

You might be wondering how these events go down for hybrid teams. Almost all of our experiences can be completely customized to fit your unique team in the first place. Your remote team members will join the event via Zoom from where ever they are, while your in-office team wil join from one room in the office. Easy as that.

Include Everyone With Kabloom

If you remember back to your days on the Kindergarten playground, no one likes feeling left out. With our hybrid events, you’re able to not only include everyone, but make sure that they’re all having a great time. Interested in working with us to host your next hybrid event for your team that truly deserves it?