Celebrating with hybrid teams: four creative ways to make everyone feel included

Hybrid working is here to stay. What started as a necessity caused by a global pandemic has become the norm. According to an Investors in People survey, 9 out of 10 employees felt flexible working was the most important driver of wellbeing.

But how do you make sure that your hybrid team still feels like a team? Celebrating milestones like promotions, work anniversaries, and team achievements can be tricky when your employees are scattered across the country, or even the world.

MOO itself is a hybrid workplace. And in the last few years we’ve picked up some top tips for how to celebrate a hybrid team.

1. Personalized Greeting Cards

In today’s world of digital signatures, Slack channels, and Zoom calls, a handwritten Greeting Card can have a real impact. If your team has done something worth celebrating, don’t just fire off a quick email. Take a moment, grab a Greeting Card, and write a genuinely thoughtful message. Whether it arrives in the mail or appears on their desk one morning, work-from-homers and office dwellers alike will feel valued.

For bonus points, make sure it’s one of our customized Greeting Cards, which can be personalized with your very own design. Thoughtful and on-brand – aren’t you quite the multitasker.

2. Make happy hour even happier

When thinking about how to celebrate a hybrid team, work celebrations can be tricky. Of course, most people will come into the office for end-of-year parties. But what about the smaller moments – the midweek coffee mornings, or the Friday night beers?

Rather than exclude those not in the office, our Insulated Tumblers are the perfect way to unify a team, even if they’re not together in person. Organize drinks (coffee or something stronger, we’ll let you decide!) and send everyone a customized Tumbler in advance. Make sure everyone dials in on a big screen, then raise a toast to your brilliant hybrid team.

This doesn’t just get everyone involved in the fun – the Tumbler will stay on their desk for months and years to come, reminding them they’re a part of something bigger.

3. Their brand-new Business Cards

The most exciting part of getting a promotion?

…Okay, it’s the extra money and the cool new job. But also exciting (if you’re stationery geeks like us) is the beautiful, crisp, shiny new Business Cards! These things are more than just contact information – they’re a symbol of your achievements and a reminder of all your hard work.

Make your hybrid workers feel extra special by designing some brand-new Business Cards for them, and shipping them directly to their door. For us, nothing says ‘yay, new job!’ like Gold or Silver Foil. Luckily, you’ll find special finishes just like that over on our website.

For a more subtle touch, Spot Gloss adds a beautiful shine to your designs. It’s the perfect way to highlight their brand-new job title.

4. An anniversary they’ll never forget

Work anniversaries are the perfect time to show your employees how brilliant they are. Say thank you for months (and years) of hard work with a branded Water Bottle. 

With their eye-catching good looks and stainless steel build, MOO Water Bottles are built to last. And last. And last. They’re double walled, to keep drinks cold for 24 hours, and because they’re made from 18/8 stainless steel, they keep water tasting of water. (A novel idea, we know.)

So whether someone’s in the office every day or spends most of their time at home, the Water Bottle will serve as a constant reminder of how valued they are. 

Celebrating with hybrid teams requires a little more planning, but with thoughtful gifts like bespoke Tumblers, personalized Business Cards, and handwritten Greeting Cards, everyone will feel valued and appreciated.