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At Mixology, we’ve embraced remote working, and we love the flexibility it brings. But when your colleagues aren’t just a desk away, it takes intention to keep the culture alive. Connection doesn’t have to come from big team get-togethers or scheduled socials (though those are fun, too). Sometimes, it’s the small rituals and shared moments that make the biggest impact.
We asked the team:
“What’s one small thing that helps you feel connected while working remotely?”
Here’s what they had to say.
Life outside the laptop
Sometimes the simplest way to feel connected is just seeing the human side of your colleagues.
“I love when people post photo updates. I love to see what everyone gets up to on the weekend and what people get up to on holiday.”
– Caroline Leonard, Senior Campaign Manager
“It’s an insight into their personal life that the often limited ‘small talk’ doesn’t cover… their kids, their partners, their pets, what they do for fun, where they travel, what they ate! It helps build connection through understanding what people’s lives are like outside of work.”
– El Bryant, Senior Director of Sales
Sharing personal snapshots reminds us that behind every Slack message is a whole life, and that makes work feel a little more human.
Starting the day with a spark
Whether it’s a quick check-in or a lively Monday game, those early-day touchpoints can set the tone for connection.
“One small thing that helps me feel connected to the team while working remotely is starting the day with a quick, casual check-in… It builds psychological safety and reminds everyone we’re part of something shared, not just a series of solo contributors.”
– David Ost, Account Director
“Our morning wakey wakeys can get very interactive and collaborative — one of the highlights of a Monday morning for sure.”
– Daniel Donator, Campaign Manager
A small "good morning" or a bit of light-hearted competition goes a long way toward making remote work feel energising and collaborative.
Slack threads but better
From food chats to reality TV, themed Slack channels give the team a chance to connect over shared interests and laugh a little along the way.
“The variety of Slack channels we have — reality shows, food recipes, series-movies-recommendations — helps us stay connected despite being dotted across the world. The weekly icebreakers help too and provide light entertainment!” – Emma Tinker, Account Director
Not everything has to be work, and that's exactly the point.
Five minutes of real talk
Intentional moments of non-work conversation remind us that we’re more than our job titles.
“I like starting the sales meeting with everyone sharing a personal and business best from the past week. It becomes a bit of a fireside chat — we’re not just coworkers, we’re people with lives, challenges, and wins worth celebrating.”
– Frank Rukaj, VP of Global Sales
“I think making sure I check in with team members remotely for a quick call, not necessarily a 1-1, is a good way of staying connected.”
– Will Smibert, CEO
Our weekly team calls are something that helps me feel connected, catching up on how our previous week went on a personal and business level.
- Nick Estevez, Senior Account Director
Whether it’s in a meeting or a spontaneous call, making space for personal connection helps build trust and camaraderie.
Remote culture for the win
“For me, staying connected remotely comes down to creating space for the human stuff — the spontaneous chats, the shared wins, the weekend photos in Slack. It’s those little unfiltered moments that remind us we’re more than colleagues. We’re a team that genuinely enjoys showing up for each other, even from a distance.”
– Natasha Vickery-Orme, Creative Content Director
Remote culture isn’t about mimicking the office, it’s about making connection part of the everyday. Whether it’s a shared playlist, a quick emoji, or a Slack thread about last night’s Bake Off, the little things add up.
