Entertainers prepare for an online work Christmas party organized by events firm Hire Space, unknown location. Companies are turning to events organisers to create virtual social events for staff. “Virtual socials are 100% here to stay, but combined with in-person events” said Rachel Haines, director of organisation and development at Swedish payments firm Klarna. “Online socials are very important and we’ve pushed several big initiatives to make sure people are connected.”These initiatives include virtual Friday drinks, weeknight cookalongs and morning yoga. Edward Pollard, chief operating officer of events organiser Hire Space, said the surge in demand for online events during the pandemic had forced his company to innovate.

Source: Standard Digital February 25, 2021 07:07 UTC