Michael Alexis
About Michael
Michael Alexis is the founder and CEO of teambuilding.com, one of the world’s largest platforms for team-building events and experiences. Under his leadership, the company has served more than 45,000 clients, including organizations like Google, Amazon, and Netflix, and has facilitated tens of thousands of team-building experiences for teams around the world. His work focuses on helping companies improve collaboration, communication, employee engagement, and workplace connection.
Michael has built and led a global remote team, giving him hands-on experience in distributed work, leadership, hiring, training, accountability, and organizational culture. He writes about team building, remote work, employee engagement, leadership, workplace trends, and the systems that help teams do better work together.
Michael has a background in both business and law. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Guelph and later completed his law degree at the University of British Columbia, with a focus on business law. After being called to the bar in Ontario, he practiced law before transitioning fully into entrepreneurship.
His insights on remote work, leadership, team dynamics, and workplace culture have been featured in major publications including The Economist, The Washington Post, and The New York Times. His commentary on employee engagement and workplace trends has also been cited in hundreds of articles, including features in Fast Company and other leading outlets.
Through his writing and research, Michael shares practical insights for executives, managers, HR leaders, and team leads who want to build stronger teams. His articles combine original research, real-world operating experience, and frameworks developed from serving thousands of organizations.
Education
- Bachelor of Commerce, University of Guelph (2004–2008)
- Juris Dictor, University of British Columbia (2008–2011)
Areas of Expertise
Articles by Michael
Employee Experience Examples, Tips, and Strategies
20 Best Productivity Software Programs for the Office
20 Tips on How to Be a Good Coworker
22 Unique Cubicle Decorating Ideas for the Office
18 Fun Earth Day Activities for Work
18 Backyard Games for Adults for Outdoor Gatherings
The 8% Rule
32 Best Virtual Holiday Party Ideas, Games & Activities
Virtual Games to Play on Zoom with Coworkers & Adults
Virtual Happy Hour Games, Ideas & Activities for Coworkers
7 Fun Games to Play on Webex
Virtual Team Building Activities, Games & Ideas for Work
11 Best Virtual Coffee Break Ideas & Topics
Remote Work Bingo
32 Online Team Building Games for Remote Employees
Virtual Employee Engagement Games, Activities & Ideas
Online Team Building Bingo
Ice Breaker Questions for Virtual Meetings & Team Building
Team Building Statistics & Facts
How to Manage Remote Teams
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