Networking Activities For Workplace Social Mixer

Employee get-to-know-you mixers are more than just social events—they're investments in workplace culture, team cohesion, and employee satisfaction. The right activities can transform colleagues into collaborators and coworkers into allies.

Effective employee mixer activities should:

• Reveal professional strengths and expertise
• Share personal interests and backgrounds
• Create cross-departmental connections
• Build psychological safety and trust

Jam Bingo is ideal for employee mixers because you can customize prompts to blend professional expertise with personal interests. Create cards that help staff discover hidden talents, shared interests, and complementary skills within your organization.

Sample employee mixer prompts:

• Find someone who can code in a language you don't know
• Ask someone about a hobby they're passionate about
• Challenge someone to name their favorite productivity tool
• Find someone who's worked at the company longer than 5 years

Have employees create personal 'trading cards' with their photo, role, three professional skills, and two personal interests. During the mixer, they trade cards while discussing how their skills complement each other.

Pair employees from different departments and have them interview each other about their roles, challenges, and how they'd like to collaborate. Then, have them introduce their partner to the group.

Give teams 10 minutes to find as many things as possible that all members have in common (beyond work). Award points for unique commonalities that reveal shared values or experiences.

For employee mixers, Jam Bingo offers unique advantages:

• Customizable prompts that align with company values and goals
• Inclusive design that works for introverts and extroverts alike
• Digital tracking that can reveal connection patterns for follow-up
• Scalable from small teams to company-wide events

Watch how Jam Bingo can help employees connect at a corporate mixer:

When planning employee mixer activities, remember:

• Respect boundaries—don't force overly personal sharing
• Include remote employees through hybrid-friendly activities
• Balance fun with professional value
• Follow up with opportunities to apply new connections
• Gather feedback to improve future events

The most successful employee mixers create 'collision points'—moments where people from different teams, levels, and backgrounds naturally connect. Games like Jam Bingo structure these collisions intentionally, maximizing the chances of meaningful connections that benefit both individuals and the organization.

The real test of get-to-know-you activities happens after the mixer ends. Look for:

• Increased cross-departmental collaboration
• More diverse project teams forming naturally
• Higher engagement in company communications
• Improved onboarding experiences for new hires

When employees genuinely know each other, they communicate better, collaborate more effectively, and create a workplace where everyone feels valued and understood. That's the ultimate ROI of a well-designed get-to-know-you mixer.