Hey there, Zoom hosts! We know that running a remote employee onboarding session can be a bit of a challenge. Keeping your audience engaged is super important because it can make or break the whole experience. Engaged workers are more likely to remember what they've learned, participate actively, and feel like they're a part of the company from the get-go. Trust us, this impacts how effective your onboarding is and can even reduce turnover!

Start with Magic Maps: Put Attendees on a World Stage

Kicking off your Zoom session, you might want to know where your new hires are joining from. Use StreamAlive’s Magic Maps to plot their locations on a real-time map. This not only makes for a fun icebreaker but also helps people feel connected right from the start. Ask questions like, 'Where in the world are you getting cozy with your laptop today?' or 'Share a dream travel destination you'd love to check off your list!' Seeing their locations pop up on the map can lead to interesting conversations and bring a lot of energy at the very beginning.

Dive Deeper with Opinion Polls

Sometimes, you need more than just clicking choices. StreamAlive’s Open-Ended Opinion Polls gives you deeper insights. For instance, 'What's one thing you're excited about in our company?' or 'Share a thought about our company values.' This paints a picture of what your audience truly thinks and feels. Plus, it crafts a more engaging conversation.

Gauge Pulse with Power Polls

Want to know what your new hires think? StreamAlive's Power Polls are the way to go! During onboarding, this is crucial to understand if you're meeting their needs. Ask them something like, 'How do you feel about remote work so far?' or 'What would you like to learn more about today?' They’ll be able to see the results live, which will make them feel heard and valued right from the first day.

Dial Up the Fun with the Winner Wheel

Sometimes, getting people to speak up or participate can be tricky. That's where StreamAlive’s Winner Wheel can come to the rescue. Throughout your session, use it to randomly select winners among those who actively participate in the chat. For instance, 'Who added the best onboarding tip?' or 'Who gets the next question pick?' This surprises them with little rewards and gets everyone moving in the chat, hoping to win a shoutout or even a digital prize.

Visualize Thoughts with Wonder Words

Word clouds are fantastic for showing off what’s on everyone’s mind. Use the Wonder Words feature to capture responses to questions like 'What one word describes our company culture to you?' or 'What’s key to being a successful team member?' As words pop up and grow in size with repeated mentions, you can visually grasp what means the most to your new hires, making them feel seen and understood right away.

Simplify Decisions with Choice Circle

Want to know what your new hires think? StreamAlive's Power Polls are the way to go! During onboarding, this is crucial to understand if you're meeting their needs. Ask them something like, 'How do you feel about remote work so far?' or 'What would you like to learn more about today?' They’ll be able to see the results live, which will make them feel heard and valued right from the first day.