IMO, I think the best way to bond with your team really depends on who the people in your team are, and how easy / difficult it is to physically travel to be to

IMO, I think the best way to bond with your team really depends on who the people in your team are, and how easy / difficult it is to physically travel to be together. For a year I worked hybrid (mostly remote) with a guy who was a single gamer. We'd try to play a game once a week; it was never mandatory. We met face-to-face every other month or so in the office and had lunch together. In another remote position, we occasionally flew to the main office to meet each other face-to-face. We made a point of having team lunches. For example: If everyone is within a 90-minute drive, coordinate a monthly (or quarterly) day together. Provide lunch, and focus on a task that works best face-to-face, like whiteboarding. If many people need to fly, consider a yearly meetup at a hotel with a conference room. Regarding a traditional "happy hour," I think if your team can't spend 30-60 minutes chit-chatting over some snacks, you have bigger problems. Feel out your team about alcohol, the presence of alcohol can make some people uncomfortable; but on other teams is perfectly welcome.