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The pandemic changed a lot about the modern workplace. Due to COVID-19, companies had to shift away from an in-person work model in 2020, embracing remote work. Positive work culture can mean different things, but many see it as the attitudes, behaviors, and connectivity of those working under an organization’s umbrella.

With offices now digitally scattered, what are some modern ways to keep co-workers connected? In a conversation with Jackbox Games’ CEO Mike Bilder, I found that video games continue to be a solution to that puzzle — specifically party titles like Jackbox and others like it.

Connection through play
I spoke with Bilder about how games like Jackbox have become the key to not just keeping employees connected, but also to keeping collaborative effort high. “We’ve had a lot of positive messages on social media through Twitter or LinkedIn,” Bilder says. “They’ll talk about some fun Friday at the office where instead of happy hour, they’d play Jackbox, whether it’s in person or virtually.

“In any creative field, video games are great for a lot of things, like stimulating creative thought.”

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Loneliness is a serious work-from-home concern. Here are some tools to help you manage this feeling.

The Best Tools and Tips to Fight Remote Work Loneliness

1. Practice Mindfulness With Smiling Mind
Smiling Mind is a meditation app that makes it easy to find moments of peace throughout your day by providing you with free mindfulness resources at your fingertips.

2. Find Like-Minded People on Meetup
Meetup is a networking tool that allows you to find and meet people who share your interests. You can choose from a wide range of categories, including art & culture, health & wellbeing, games, music, social activities, and more.

3. Start Your Book Club on Bookship
Bookship is a great platform that allows you to create an online book club. You can use this tool to create groups, discuss a book you have recently read with group members via text or video call, or meet other fellow bibliophiles from around the globe.

4. Connect With Colleagues Through Slack
Slack is a communication tool that helps remote teams share important information and stay in touch using channels (groups), direct messages, file sharing, audio and video calls, and more.

5. Change Your Work Environment Periodically
You can work with other colleagues in a coworking space in your area, sip your favorite drink while working from a coffee shop, or take your work to the beach to enjoy the nice weather.

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