What is Watercooler?
Watercooler is a software designed to help remote teams feel more connected by recreating the experience of an office environment through virtual means. It focuses on facilitating the types of casual conversations that occur during watercooler moments in a physical office.
The core feature of Watercooler is persistent video conferencing channels that team members can join to see and talk to each other. It's always on, allowing employees to come and go as they please, just as they would around an actual watercooler at the office. Ambient office noise is played in the background to mimick that office environment.
In addition to the persistent video channels, Watercooler also includes features like:
- Fun games team members can play together
- Group chat channels for different topics
- Customizable avatars
- Remote team building activities
The goal of the software is to give distributed teams access to the bonding and connection that happen through casual conversations in a physical workplace. It helps remote workers avoid feelings of isolation and stay engaged with their team, ultimately strengthening team cohesion and relationships between coworkers.