# Remote Engagement New tools are helping businesses facilitate team-building exercises and rewards. By [Kalin Ned](https://www.trendhunter.com/knedelch), Research Writer | Published Apr 13, 2020 | Category: [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/business-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/remote-engagement ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.3/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Remote Engagement trend? **Remote Engagement:** Different tools are being deployed to help companies facilitate a meaningful connection between remote employees. Whether it is grabbing a virtual coffee with peers, enjoying multi-player games as a team, or simply rewarding someone for a job well-done, these types of tools assist in the facilitation of a healthy and engaging work environment for all. ## The consumer insight behind the Remote Engagement trend When working remotely, individuals can feel socially isolated from the team as a whole and this may negatively impact the collaboration process between team members. Since the number of remote workers in the job field is steadily increasing, there is now a demand for innovative ways to ensure these employees feel connected and valued at the company. In such environments, individuals are more encouraged and better disposed toward sharing ideas and working with one another. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Oct 19, 2019 to Apr 13, 2020 - Published: Apr 13, 2020 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Authenticity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/authenticity) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Remote Engagement trend ### Remote Employee Engagement As remote work continues to become more prevalent, innovative ways to maintain engagement and foster relationships between remote employees are in demand. ### Virtual Team-Building The need for remote team-building exercises and games that allow for connection is increasing as more people work from home. ### Remote Stipends Virtual stipends for snacks, office supplies, and social activities are becoming more popular for remote workers as a way for employers to provide support for their employees. ## What the Remote Engagement trend means for industry ### For Digital Agency Digital agencies can differentiate themselves and stand out by offering services that help remote workers feel connected and engaged like virtual team-building exercises and themed parties. ### For HR and Talent Management HR and Talent Management professionals can benefit by integrating virtual team-building exercises into onboarding and supporting the human side to remote work. ### For Finance and Accounting Finance and Accounting professionals can provide remote stipends and streamline expense processes for out-of-office employees through digital solutions, making it more efficient and flexible. ## Workshop question How might you facilitate your team's remote culture? ## Trend signals for Remote Engagement Trend score 4.3 out of 10, from popularity 65%, activity 55%, freshness 9%. - Popularity: 65% - Activity: 55% - Freshness: 9% ## Examples of the Remote Engagement trend 4 featured examples from Oct 19, 2019 to Apr 13, 2020. - [Virtual Team-Building Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-teambuilding): Wildly Different Expands Its Roster of Team-Building Exercises (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce virtual team-building services and solutions that cater to the growing demand for remote work collaboration and employee engagement. - [Remote Worker-Connecting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donut-app1): The Donut App Nudges Team Members to Grab Coffee, Donut and More (Category: Business) Implication: The Donut app's success in the remote work space presents disruptive innovation opportunities for technology companies to develop more advanced and interactive virtual team buildi… - [Employee Virtual Pizza Parties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remote-meeting): Planetary Playfully Adds Value to the Remote Meetings of Businesses (Category: Special) Implication: Digital agencies can integrate virtual team building activities, like Pizzatime, into their service offerings to meet the needs of remote-working businesses. - [Remote Employee Stipends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/employee-stipend): Hoppier for Remote Employees is Flexible for Supporting Workers (Category: Special) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine financial technology and remote work needs to create a comprehensive platform for managing remote employee stipends. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Conversion](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ai-assisted-checkout) (Business) - [Occasion Commerce](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/occasion-commerce) (Business) - [Autonomous Merchandising](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/autonomous-merchandising) (Business) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Business - [Performance-Based Creator Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creator-ad-platforms) - [MIami Pop-Culture Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-pop-culture-shirts) - [Natural Deodorant Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-beauty-studios) - [Mini Beauty Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-luxuries-store) All articles: [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business)