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    Monday watercooler

    Async & Distributed Work People & Culture Leads Team Bonding

    Start the week with a friendly team check-in. Use the Monday Watercooler template to ask teammates about their weekend, what they’re reading, or what they’re excited about next, creating an async ritual that builds connection and warms up the week.

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    Why use this template

    • Strengthen remote cultureBring “watercooler” moments to Slack for hybrid and distributed teams.

    • Encourage authentic connectionsGive team members space to express themselves beyond work tasks.

    • Start the week on a positive noteEase into Monday with personal stories and shared discoveries.

    How this template works

    The Monday Watercooler template runs asynchronously in Slack at the start of each week.

    Team members answer light and engaging questions — from what they did over the weekend to what they’re reading or planning next.

    Questions

    1. Plain text question
      What did you do this weekend?
      Share weekend highlights or fun stories to kick off the week.
    2. Plain text question
      What’s something that you’ve read in the last week?
      Recommend an article, book, or post that inspired you.
    3. Plain text question
      Any upcoming activities / vacations / conferences planned?
      Let your teammates know what’s coming up outside work.

    Settings

    • Participants

      Selected users or an entire channel.

    • Trigger

      Weekly on Monday, at 09:00AM, in user’s local timezone.

    • Post reports

      Select public or private channels to post reports.

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    Get started in 3 short steps

    1

    Add this template

    Add this template to your Slack or Microsoft Teams workspace.
    2

    Customize it

    Edit questions, schedule, or fit to your team's needs.
    3

    Hit Publish!

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    Frequently asked questions

    Still haven’t found what you’re looking for? Try the Help Center— our team is here to help.

    The Monday Watercooler template is a lighthearted way to start the week, helping teammates connect on a personal level. By sharing weekend stories, book recommendations, or upcoming plans, it builds camaraderie, improves morale, and fosters stronger team relationships — especially in remote or hybrid environments.

    It’s best used every Monday morning as a recurring async ritual. Kicking off the week with casual conversation helps set a positive tone and keeps teams socially connected beyond work topics.

    Yes — you can tweak the questions or timing to suit your team’s culture. Some teams switch up prompts weekly (e.g., “What made you laugh this weekend?” or “What’s a small win you’re celebrating?”) to keep engagement fresh and fun.