Office Trivia

Activity description

Prepare 20 to 25 questions about your company, team, and/or workplace environment.
Then, host a small interactive quiz with the whole team to find out who knows the most!
Some question ideas :
– In what year was the company founded ?
– How many windows are there in the office ?
– What color are the kitchen tiles ?
– In which month do we celebrate the most birthdays at the office ?
– How many employees work in the customer service department ?

What does it impact ?

• Creating an inspiring work culture : By strengthening knowledge about the company and creating a fun shared experience, this activity helps promote a positive and engaging company culture.
• Strengthening communication and sense of belonging : Participating in a group quiz encourages communication and strengthens a sense of belonging within the team and the company.

What should the organizer prepare ?

• Prepare a list of 20 to 25 questions about the company, the team and the work environment.
• Arrange a means of recording answers, either with paper and pencil, or using a quiz application.
• Provide a stopwatch or timer, so you can manage the response time for each question.
• Reward the winners, to boost motivation and commitment!
• Set up a comfortable space to bring the whole team together and foster a friendly atmosphere.

How to achieve our goals on the big day ?

• Take the time to clearly explain the quiz rules and question format before you start.
• Encourage active participation, ensuring everyone has a chance to answer.
• Create mixed teams to foster interaction between departments.
• Add some funny or surprising questions to keep everyone interested and engaged!
• Plan breaks to discuss answers and share anecdotes related to the questions.
• Celebrate each team member’s contributions and successes with small prizes or participation certificates.

See what has been done elsewhere 👋

• A video game company in the Netherlands held a trivia about employees’ favorite games. To everyone’s surprise, a manager, known as a gaming enthusiast, confessed he actually preferred… paper puzzles, which brought much laughter to the team!
• During a trivia game, a design company in Montreal asked, “How many plants are in our office?” No one got it right, but the activity revealed a plant-loving employee ready to start a “plant club”!
• An engineering firm in Argentina held trivia on memorable events in its history. An engineer shared that he once repaired a computer using only… duct tape and a fork. This story spread around the office, highlighting teamwork and resourcefulness during unexpected situations.
• A finance company in Dubai included a bonus question on the most unusual items found in the office. One manager confessed he kept a ukulele in his office, surprising his colleagues and leading to a fun mini-concert at the end of the day!
• During a quiz at a fashion company in Spain, one question asked who inspired the latest advertising campaign. Employees were surprised to learn it was inspired by the colorful wardrobe of an accountant, creating a fun and proud moment for the entire team.