Since COVID-19, the way businesses operate has shifted toward remote and hybrid work styles, with employees working from home more often. Virtual workplace tools like Microsoft Teams and Zoom, along with other productivity and office software, are now being used more heavily than before. As more people work remotely and in hybrid setups, building trust and connection among coworkers has become something companies need to think about.
It wouldn’t be wrong to say that games — something everyone already plays — are one of the easiest and most effective ways to build trust among coworkers. Beyond sharing snacks or lunch together, friendly competitions and games can also help colleagues grow closer and build trust with one another.
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To help build lasting trust among coworkers, Microsoft Casual Games and Xbox Games Studio have introduced the Games for Work app. Through Microsoft Teams meetings, coworkers can quickly play games like Microsoft IceBreakers, Wordament, Minesweeper, and Solitaire while working. The app supports anywhere from 2 to 250 players at once. The games are also ad-free, so players can relax and enjoy them stress-free. Each game is designed with team building in mind, meant to fit the needs of any organization.
“In just the past few years, around 3 billion people worldwide have been playing games with the goal of building trust and closeness among coworkers and friends. Games have a unique ability to foster creativity, collaboration, and connection between people in ways nothing else can. That’s exactly why it’s so interesting to see how much of a difference the Games for Work app, built for Microsoft Teams, can make,” said Jill Braff, General Manager for Casual Games.
Spark connection, break the ice, and succeed as a team in your next Microsoft Teams meeting. Add the Games for Work app and start playing Microsoft Solitaire, Minesweeper, Wordament, or IceBreakers today: https://t.co/COH1YPPboJ pic.twitter.com/tuU3hbdcoL
— Microsoft Teams (@MicrosoftTeams) November 16, 2022