Let's face it; Google Meet sessions can sometimes feel like swimming in a sea of muted mics and blank stares. But you don't have to settle for that! When you're hosting a remote employee onboarding session, getting your audience engaged is not just a nice-to-have, it's a must-have. Engaged participants are not only more attentive, but they also absorb information better, create a stronger sense of community, and make the entire session more impactful. This is exactly where tools like StreamAlive can help you transform your session from forgettable to unforgettable.

Put Your Audience on the Map with Magic Maps

Magic Maps is a brilliant way to break the ice and kick off your remote employee onboarding session. Imagine starting your Google Meet with a bang by asking, "Where in the world are you tuning in from today?" As your team members type in their locations, Magic Maps will display them on a real-time map. It’s not only a fun activity to see where everyone's connecting from, but it can also foster a sense of belonging and community among your remote employees. You could even spice things up by asking, "What's an earth location you're dreaming of visiting?" or "Which city holds your fondest work memories?" These warm-up questions can make them feel at ease and open to the session ahead.

Open the Floor with Opinion Polls

Opinion Polls take things a step further by letting people express their thoughts openly. If you want to dive deeper and understand what your new employees are thinking, throw out a question like, "What's one thing you would change about onboarding processes?" or "Share your best remote work hack." The responses give you a goldmine of insights into your team’s mindset, helping you improve not just future sessions but your remote onboarding strategies as a whole.

Power Up Your Insight Gathering with Power Polls

Power Polls are your go-to for making decisions or gauging opinions during your session. It's a fantastic way to get real-time feedback and keep the session interactive. For instance, you could ask, "What onboarding tools have you used before?" or "What’s your preferred method of learning?" Give your audience a couple of options to choose from, watch the results roll in live, and adapt your session according to their needs. This real-time polling enhances participation and allows the employees to feel their opinions truly matter.

Spin the Wheel of Participation with Winner Wheel

Let's be real; not everyone likes to talk in a remote session. The Winner Wheel is a nifty feature to get everyone involved. This tool can turn those quiet participants into eager beavers! During your onboarding, you could reward your more vocal attendees by spinning the wheel for those who are actively participating in the chat. Announce that you'll be giving a small prize (maybe a coffee gift card or company swag) to those stepping up to share their thoughts or experiences. You could use it to celebrate milestone achievements, like ‘best new hire idea’ or 'most engaging question asked,' ensuring everyone has a moment to shine.

Visualize Thoughts with Wonder Words

Wonder Words help you capture the essence of the room through simple yet powerful word clouds. It’s perfect when you want to gauge immediate reactions. Try questions like "What's one word to describe your first few days here?" or "Share one skill you’re hoping to grow within our company." As responses come in, you'll see the most common sentiments growing larger in the word cloud, giving you a quick visual summary of your team's collective mood or focus. It’s a fun, visual way to bring collective thoughts to the surface and can lead to some 'eureka' moments of discovery.

Let’s Make the Choice Easier with Choice Circle

Power Polls are your go-to for making decisions or gauging opinions during your session. It's a fantastic way to get real-time feedback and keep the session interactive. For instance, you could ask, "What onboarding tools have you used before?" or "What’s your preferred method of learning?" Give your audience a couple of options to choose from, watch the results roll in live, and adapt your session according to their needs. This real-time polling enhances participation and allows the employees to feel their opinions truly matter.