Break the Ice, Break the Stress: Making Remote Meetings Fun

Workers love remote work flexibility, but not virtual meetings
Making virtual meetings more enjoyable and engaging increases team connection
Better meetings come with embracing fun and humorous ice breakers
Bosses who use humor are more likable
Know your audience and time icebreakers with discretion — the goal is to build closeness, not embarrass anyone

You know the drill. Click “join meeting,” watch the webcam flicker on, and hope the faces you’re staring at feel more enthusiastic than you. How is it that 87% of workers report wanting work-from-home flexibility yet most of us dread virtual meetings?