Frequently Asked Questions

What is WFHomie?

WFHomie is an employee engagement and culture-building platform for remote teams. We help remote leaders improve employee experience and build informal connections between their team members to ensure they are staying happy, healthy, productive, and engaged. In doing so, we help remote organizations like yours attract and retain top talent.
We are a small, friendly, and remote tech startup based in Toronto. In the past few months, we’ve served teams at Google Canada, RBC, Clearbanc, BCG, and startups across Canada and the US. 

What are the main features of WFHomie?

We offer top-notch services to help time-strapped HR professionals, People Ops, and remote leaders perform the work of many. We specialize in recurring events, swag deliveries, and other services to put your remote employee engagement on autopilot. A single person on your team can use WFHomie to onboard new employees, organize high-end virtual experiences, recognize high achievers, and strengthen their company culture. 

We plan hassle-free virtual experiences to engage, surprise and delight your team. Our 150+ virtual events catalog includes unique events like virtual escape rooms, mixology masterclasses, mandala mindfulness sessions, and home office ergonomics workshops. There’s something on the menu for every remote team! 

To bring your employee recognition to the next level, we also deliver swag, gifts, and treats to your employees’ door. Founders, managers, and HR reps can use our online platform to browse virtual events, onboarding packages, and employee recognition kits.  The WFHomie app seamlessly integrates Slack and Email polls, automated Uber Eats delivery credits, and unlimited access to a variety of digital games.

Why do I need to book a demo call?

WFHomie is a subscription-based service to bring your remote team culture to the next level. We do not typically offer one-off virtual experiences or swag deliveries.  Rather, we specialize in making virtual team building and great company culture easy for you long-term, so that you can attract and retain top talent. 
Your remote team could enjoy biweekly virtual experiences and monthly care package shipping, for instance, or join a virtual class every two days with no deliveries at all. 
Regardless of the specifics, we partner with remote teams looking to up their culture game in the long run and distinguish themselves as a more attractive workplace than competitors. And for that, we’d love to talk with you face to face.
Booking a quick demo call is a great way for us to get a sense of what you’d need, work our way through the essentials, and answer any questions you might have about our services. It allows us to customize our services to meet your needs and preferences, avoid misunderstandings, and bypass long email chains — all in 15 minutes’ time.

What virtual experiences do you offer?

We offer over 150 virtual events to inform, entertain and delight your remote team. They span across several categories: Arts & Culture, Food & Drinks, Team Parties, Learn & Grow, Head to Head Games, and Health & Wellness. Some of our virtual events are so unique, they evade categorization at all.
Some of our virtual experiences are surprising, high-energy, and very interactive events — for instance, our murder mysteries and scavenger hunts. Other virtual events allow your remote team to discover a new skill or topic, from financial literacy to candlemaking to Pompeii’s fascinating history. Finally, some experiences, like our meditation sessions, offer a space for your team to breathe, grow, and destress after some hard work.  
There is something on the menu for every remote team!
An example of a more high-energy event: a virtual murder mystery party experience, ideal for medium-sized groups. Can you tell who dun it?

An example of a more high-energy event: a virtual murder mystery party experience, ideal for medium-sized groups. Can you tell who dun it?

Can I see all the different virtual experiences and digital activities you offer?

All 150+ of them? Uh, that’s a surprise. 

Seriously, we keep our virtual events platform gated for everyone but our amazing customers. Don’t worry, each of our events is carefully put together by our Partnerships and Operations managers, and there are more than enough to cater to every remote team. 

You can browse through a selection of 15 virtual experiences and 3 digital activities here. 
To obtain exclusive access to our platform or get a sneak peek, please book a quick 15-minute demo call with us below. It’s a great way for us to get a sense of what you’d need, work our way through the essentials, and answer any questions you might have about our services.
 

How do your virtual event subscription plans work?

We do not typically organize one-off virtual events. Rather, we specialize in making virtual team building and great company culture easy for you long-term. 
We offer subscription-inspired pricing plans so that you can pick and choose your favourite events from our entire selection on a recurring basis.
It could be a drop-in class every two days, a low-key event on a biweekly basis, a monthly virtual experience, or anything else you might have in mind. Regardless, we work hard to surprise, delight, and amaze your team every time!

Do I need to worry about the logistics of virtual event planning?

No, not at all. In your initial onboarding process with us, we get all the essentials out of the way; then, we focus on giving you your time back. 
We like to know what your remote team is like, what your objectives are in working with us, and what your communication preferences are. We may also need information like your team’s addresses for deliveries, which we can gather from them directly. 
With your goals in mind, we then select the event features and options we know you’ll enjoy most. We take care of finding, selecting, and managing highly skilled virtual hosts. We also source, create, customize, and ship exclusive event kits to accompany your virtual experiences. Thanks to our recurring pricing plans, you don’t need to worry about the specific $$ maths of each experience. We ensure everything is within your budget, clean and easy. 
When planning exclusive and customized virtual events, we cater to your preferences as much as possible while keeping all the hassle to a minimum.

Do you offer swag, gifts, and care packages?

Of course! However, we typically do not organize one-off swag orders. Rather, we specialize in making virtual team building and culture easy for you long-term. 
We source, customize, and deliver products according to your needs for onboarding, celebrations, and more. This includes company swag like shirts, hoodies, sweaters, notebooks, tote bags, baseball caps, mugs, water bottles, candles, and more. 
We also put together customized gifts, care packages, and welcome kits depending on your needs. For instance, we typically charge around $50 for a high-quality T-Shirt, sticker pack, and personalized card. 
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Please book a quick 15-minute demo call with us here. It’s a great way for us to answer any and all questions you might have about our services.
We design company swag like shirts, hoodies, sweaters, notebooks, tote bags, baseball caps, mugs, water bottles, candles, and more. 

We design company swag like shirts, hoodies, sweaters, notebooks, tote bags, baseball caps, mugs, water bottles, candles, and more. 

How does your pricing work?

We typically do not organize one-off virtual experiences or swag orders. We specialize in making virtual team building and great culture easy for you long-term. That’s why we offer subscription-inspired pricing plans, which include specific event and swag options. Once you’ve selected a price plan, you can choose your favourite events and products from our entire selection on a recurring basis.

Our most affordable pricing plan begins at $799 per month, per remote team. For our virtual experiences, we always charge per team, rather than per person. For our swag, gift, and product delivery, we adjust depending on the size of the order. We typically do not charge delivery, service, or other ‘extra’ fees, although exceptions include shipping outside of Canada.

How can I get started?

The WFHomie team can’t wait to surprise, amaze, and delight your remote team. But we can’t do that without getting to know your needs and preferences first! To get started, please book a quick 15-minute demo call with us here. It’s a great way for us to get a sense of what you’d need, work our way through the essentials, and answer any questions you might have about our services.

What’s the onboarding process like?

In your initial onboarding process with us, we get all the essentials out of the way; then, we focus on giving you your time back. We discuss your needs and go over any questions you may have in our demo call. We also agree on the products and services you could benefit from most, and send over any paperwork.

For your first virtual experience, we like to know what your remote team is like, what your objectives are in working with us, and what your communication preferences are. We may also need information like your team’s addresses for event kit and swag deliveries, which we can gather from them directly. 

In just a few days, you could put your virtual experiences, swag deliveries, onboarding, and appreciation on autopilot. No more busywork, no more stressing over hoodie sizes, and no more event planning.

How long do your virtual events and digital activities last?

Virtual experiences are longer, immersive events we plan for you, while digital activities are quick games you can play on the fly. Our virtual experiences typically last around 50 minutes. Some are as short as 20 minutes, others may take up to two or three hours to fully enjoy. With your scheduling preferences in mind, we suggest some events over others and customize accordingly.

Meanwhile, our digital activities are quick and easy games you can play on quick notice, like Scribble or Trivia. They can last just a few minutes, or take up the better part of your afternoon, should you choose to play (many, many) additional rounds.

How much time does it take for you to plan virtual experiences or digital activities?

Our digital activities are quick and easy games you can play on quick notice — literally within seconds. All you need to do is log onto the platform, take your pick, and schedule a round of fun for your team. Alternatively, you may wish to plan a game session in advance. With our email and Slack integrations, you can poll your team for their scheduling preferences and send notifications. This shouldn’t take you more than a few minutes.

Our virtual events can take anything from a couple of days to a few weeks to plan. On average, it takes us 4-5 days to get in touch with hosts, confirm the event schedule, and ensure we have an unforgettable experience lined up for you. However, for virtual experiences requiring event kits, we may require up to three weeks’ advance notice for shipping purposes, depending on your location. To learn more about this, feel free to book a 15-minute demo call.
Take your remote team on a wild ride to one of Europe’s cultural capitals with one of our multiple virtual escape room partners! An ideal virtual event for small, medium, and large remote teams.

Take your remote team on a wild ride to one of Europe’s cultural capitals with one of our multiple virtual escape room partners! An ideal virtual event for small, medium, and large remote teams.

Do you organize virtual events for small/large teams?

We cater to all remote teams, large and small. Some of our events are best suited to groups of 5-10 people at a time, while others could be attended by hundreds. Based on your team size, we recommend some virtual events over others to ensure the best possible experience for everyone. 

Have a large team, but want a more intimate experience? We can divide your team into smaller groups and organize simultaneous events for everyone to enjoy at once.

What digital activities do you offer? Are they different from your virtual experiences?

Our digital activities include a series of free virtual games, quizzes, and events. They’re all hosted in the same place on WFHomie’s exclusive platform. Our activities are short and easy to organize independently on quick notice. They are also free. 

You can choose to schedule one for your remote team anytime or start a game with your remote team immediately within seconds. We facilitate Slack and email notifications to make the planning as easy as possible for you. Whether it’s one of our custom WFHomie games, like Trivia and Scribble, or activities like Catan, Minecraft, Scattergories, and Code Names, you can access them all for free on our platform.

Do you offer live drop-in sessions?

Yes, we do! For the members of our exclusive pricing plans, we grant access to drop-in fireside chats with industry experts, impromptu events, and/or recurring health and wellness sessions such as Chair Yoga and Meditation.

How do you facilitate remote onboarding?

We work with you to surprise and delight your new remote hires. We work hard to ensure they feel welcomed into your team.

For instance, we can source, design, customize, and ship any swag you may need for remote onboarding. This includes company swag like shirts, hoodies, sweaters, notebooks, tote bags, baseball caps, mugs, water bottles, candles, and more. We can also put together customized gifts, care packages, and welcome kits. 

Moreover, we make it easy for your remote hire to get acquainted with the rest of the team, by organizing fun, low-key virtual events. You also have free access to a series of quick-and-easy digital activities, all hosted in one place on the WFHomie platform. 

For an outstanding remote onboarding experience, WFHomie recommends facilitating one-on-ones between your new hires and more experienced team members. Here, we randomly match people on your team, then organize Uber Eats credits so they can easily grab lunch or coffee together. The goal is for your onboarding to be as enjoyable and effective as possible for your new hire, with minimal hassle for you.

How do you help remote teams with their Rewards & Recognition?

We work with you to surprise and delight your remote team at key moments in your company history. No achievement, big or small, should go without recognition!
Did you just receive great news? We ensure you can easily reward a high achiever or recognize a big team win on quick notice. We make it easy for you to assemble thoughtful care packages, send end-of-year gifts to your entire team, have awards designed and delivered, or throw a party with exclusive event kits. 
Moreover, thanks to our free digital activities, you can easily share a fun moment with your team on the fly. From our platform, you can start a game of Trivia, Catan, Scattergories Code Names, and more with your remote team — literally within seconds. If you prefer scheduling things in advance, we also facilitate Slack and email notifications to make the planning as easy as possible for you.
At WFHomie, we source, design, customize, and ship any product you may need. This includes company swag like shirts, hoodies, sweaters, notebooks, tote bags, baseball caps, mugs, water bottles, candles, and more. We can also put together customized gifts, awards, and care packages. Then, we deal with all the busy work that comes with delivering these gifts to your remote team.

Do you charge for delivery or service fees?

No, we do not typically charge for delivery, service, or ‘extra’ fees. However, there are some exceptions. For instance, we may charge for higher shipping costs if you are based outside of Canada. 

Nonetheless, we ensure our pricing is fair and easily digestible — no strange maths or unknown variables. In other words, you can review it and return to more interesting things within seconds.
We ensure our pricing is fair and easily digestible — no strange maths or unknown variables. This image is for comical purposes only and does not depict our products or prices.

We ensure our pricing is fair and easily digestible — no strange maths or unknown variables. This image is for comical purposes only and does not depict our products or prices.

I don’t see my question here. Can someone assist me?

Of course! Please book a quick 15-minute demo call with us. It’s a great way for us to answer any and all questions you might have about our services.