ALMA

Planning Alma's virtual team building events with Cvent Vendor Marketplace

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BACKGROUND

Alma, a mental health platform simplifying access to therapy, has made connectivity a priority. They know remote work provides us with increased flexibility, but for those who need to create a sense of connection and boost team morale, it can prove challenging from a distance. The absence of face-to-face interaction can create a sense of disconnection, and the time required to plan, source, and coordinate events can make it difficult for team leaders to prioritize these engaging experiences. According to a study by the Society of Human Resource Management, 89% of employees stated that team-building activities improved their morale and 85% reported improved engagement. The numbers speak for themselves, and that's why Cvent Vendor Marketplace, powered by Reposite, has become a leading tool for virtual and hybrid event planning.

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Leveraging Cvent Vendor Marketplace for unique virtual experiences

Alma has successfully leveraged the platform to provide employees with valuable morale-boosting virtual experiences. With access to a diverse range of exciting and unique virtual suppliers, team leaders across Alma's various departments, including Operations, Sales, Marketing, People & Culture, Engineering, Product, and Senior Executive Leadership, have hosted several exciting events, all through the platform.

CHALLENGES

Oftentimes, team leaders and executive assistants are tasked with coordinating corporate events, as is the case in each department at Alma. Coordinating and planning these team-building activities manually includes hours of research, phone calls, and emails to find group-friendly, online adaptive suppliers. Using the Cvent Vendor Marketplace, users can simply log into the platform, post their RFP, and begin receiving quotes from qualified virtual experience suppliers in less than 48 hours. 

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SOLUTION

Explore exciting virtual team building suppliers on the Cvent Vendor Marketplace

Employees seek more than just trivia or a happy hour to feel a sense of camaraderie through a screen. The Cvent Vendor Marketplace offers a variety of options for team leaders to choose from that are both exciting and engaging for their teams. These suppliers are also equipped to help with the administrative aspects of virtual events, such as mailing addresses for kits, video conferencing coordination, and pre-event communications. It's imperative that the supplier aligns with the company's brand and ethos to make the experience more meaningful and memorable. 
 

Partnering with BIOS Apothocary for a sweet virtual experience

BIOS Apothecary, a renowned natural perfumer based in New York, offers an extraordinary virtual team-building experience with their DIY perfume workshops. Participants have the opportunity to engage in a hands-on and immersive scent-based activity, creating their own personalized perfumes from the comfort of their homes. With BIOS Apothecary's expertise and guidance, Alma's team explored the world of fragrance, learned about different scent notes, and crafted unique perfumes tailored to their preferences. This interactive and creative workshop not only fostered team collaboration but also provided a memorable sensory experience.

Crafting creative experiences for Alma's team members

It was fantastic to see the spark of inspiration that came with each team event. Following Alma's engineering team's aromatic adventure, the Sales team embarked on their at-home craft experience with Brooklyn Craft Company. In this workshop, BCC demonstrated how to create pom poms and tassels, and attendees created keychains, bag charms, ornaments, and gift toppers.

They also partnered with Garden Streets, with wellness and mental health as a core theme. Garden Streets takes care of every aspect of the virtual team-building experience, from shipping kits to creating zoom links, so planners have a smooth experience coordinating for their teams.

 

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RESULTS

Building on engaging virtual experiences for the future 

Alma's team relishes the great experiences they have enjoyed using suppliers sourced through the Cvent Vendor Marketplace. One event coordinator summarizes, "The team had a great experience with this event." In reviewing the team's experience, they add they "got some great feedback  that it was a very grounding and creative experience." Moreover, they credit the Cvent Vendor Marketplace team with an exceptionally smooth experience thanks to their detailed coordination. 

PRODUCTS USED

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GOALS

  • Source vendors for unique virtual team building experiences
  • Create inspiring events that leave teams feeling connected

APPROACH

  • Use Cvent Vendor Marketplace, powered by Reposite, to efficiently source vendors
  • Curate creative experiences for Alma's team building virtual events
  • Foster a sense of community and connectivity through virtual expeirences

RESULTS

  • Successfully engaged virtual team members through variety of virtual events
  • Fostered memorable experiences with suppliers from the Cvent Vendor Marketplace

PRODUCTS USED

Source unique vendors with Cvent

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