Are you looking for some fun and harmless pranks to pull on your colleagues while working from home? Check out these 15 virtual April Fools Day ideas for work!
From fake Zoom backgrounds to sending funny emails, these pranks are sure to bring a smile to your team's face. Just remember to keep it appropriate and not go too far. Let the laughter and team bonding begin!
Create a fake Zoom background and set it as your virtual background. This could be a picture of your colleague's messy workspace, a funny meme, or a silly picture of yourself.
Pretend to have technical difficulties during a meeting or call. You can act like your video is frozen or that you can't hear anyone.
Use a voice changer during a meeting or call to disguise your voice.
White elephant exchanges are a type of gift swap usually reserved for Christmas parties. However, giving silly gifts is a perfect April Fools activity.
Create a fake email from a senior executive or CEO with a funny or ridiculous message. Make sure it's obvious it's a joke and not a real communication.
Lip Dubs are music videos where participants lip-synch to famous songs. These routines typically involve costumes, choreography, and comedy.
Handing out humor-themed goodie boxes equips employees with prank supplies and amusing toys for April Fools.
April Fools Day is an opportunity to wear ridiculous outfits. You can encourage your team to put funny fashion on display by hosting an April Fools Day costume contest.
Prank or Not? is one of the funnier April Fools Day games. Participants present stories of outlandish practical jokes, and the other players must decide whether the example is a real stunt from the news, or just a tall tale.
Website Easter eggs are a popular corporate April Fools’ Day joke. Developers and content managers often hide extra features for visitors to uncover.