Virtual Workplace Relationships & Team Connection Survey

Thanks for taking a few minutes to reflect on how you connect with colleagues day to day! Since so much of that happens over chat, video, and other online channels now, we want the honest picture. Your responses are completely confidential and anonymized. About 8 minutes.

Which best describes how you currently work?

• Fully remote
• Hybrid (mix of remote and in-office)
• Fully in-office, but I work with remote colleagues
• Fully in-office with no remote colleagues

Based mainly on your online or virtual interactions, how strong does your working relationship feel with each of these groups?

Overall, how connected do you feel to your coworkers given how much of your interaction with them happens online?

In a typical week, how often do you have non-work conversations with colleagues over chat, video, or other online channels?

• Never
• Rarely (once or less)
• Sometimes (2-3 times)
• Often (almost daily)

Which of these get most in the way of building real relationships with coworkers online, and which matter least?

• Lack of a video/camera-on culture
• No informal chat channels or virtual water-cooler time
• Time zone differences
• Too many meetings, not enough casual time
• Difficulty reading tone or intent in text
• Underused or clunky collaboration tools
• Infrequent in-person meetups
• Manager doesn't prioritize team bonding

How would you rate the tools your company provides for staying connected with colleagues (chat, video calls, shared spaces)?

Have you ever met your current teammates in person?

• Yes, all of them
• Yes, some of them
• No, none of them
• Not applicable — I work fully in-office

Probe the story behind the respondent's connection score: ask for one specific recent moment where an online interaction (a chat thread, video call, or its absence) either strengthened or damaged a work relationship, and what happened next. If they flagged a barrier like time zones, unclear tone, or lack of casual time, dig into how that barrier actually played out in a real interaction rather than in general terms. If their connection score was high, ask what specifically their manager or team does online that makes it work, so it can be identified as a repeatable practice.

Almost done — just a few quick background questions to help us spot patterns across teams. All optional.

How long have you been with the company?

• Less than 6 months
• 6 months–1 year
• 1–3 years
• 3–5 years
• 5+ years
• Prefer not to say

What is your age range?

• Under 25
• 25–34
• 35–44
• 45–54
• 55–64
• 65 or older
• Prefer not to say

What is your gender?

• Woman
• Man
• Non-binary
• Prefer to self-describe
• Prefer not to say

Thank you for sharing this! Your answers feed directly into how we improve virtual team practices and support managers in building stronger connections across remote and hybrid teams. No individual responses are shared with your manager.