In a recent LinkedIn post, Suzanne Lucas, widely known as the ‘Evil HR Lady,’ announced a unique celebration for her brand’s 20th anniversary: a virtual murder mystery event.
Lucas, who has been a prominent voice in HR and business for two decades, is hosting a live, comedy murder mystery on Zoom titled ‘Deadly Dining.’ The event is designed not only as a celebration but also as a practical demonstration of effective team engagement strategies.
“Chef Connor E. Sewer built the finest five-star vegan restaurant in the world, and now he’s been found in the dumpster behind it. Everyone in the room is a suspect, including you.”
The post details that the event will begin with a brief, 10-minute session focused on actionable strategies for improving team engagement, culture, and retention. This educational segment will be followed by the main event: a 50-minute interactive crime-solving experience.
Demonstrating Team Event Efficacy
Lucas frames the murder mystery as a firsthand experience of what a well-run team event entails, emphasizing its practical value over theoretical learning. As she notes in her post:
“You’ll see firsthand what a well-run team event feels like from the inside, which is a lot more useful than reading about it.”
The event is positioned as a no-risk preview for various professionals, including HR managers, people and culture leads, and managers of remote or hybrid teams. Lucas highlights the benefits for each group, suggesting it offers a tangible way to understand and plan team-building activities.
Target Audience and Benefits
According to Lucas, HR managers can use the event to assess potential team-building activities before recommending them to leadership. People and culture leads are encouraged to attend to gather engagement and retention ideas beyond traditional surveys. For managers of remote or hybrid teams, the event offers a chance to experience how to foster genuine participation rather than passive attendance.
Lucas also points out the value for small business owners considering such events and for anyone planning holiday or year-end team functions. The post explicitly states the event is:
“A firsthand look at what makes an interactive team event work, and why some get people talking while others feel like one more meeting.”
The celebration promises an hour of entertainment, including elements of humor, accusation, and community building, marking two decades of the ‘Evil HR Lady’ brand.
A Celebration of Community and Engagement
The ‘Deadly Dining’ murder mystery is scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, at 12:00 pm Eastern. Lucas stresses that while the event is a celebration of her community, it is also a practical demonstration of engagement principles. She invites attendees to experience the dynamic of an interactive event designed to foster connection and active involvement.
The event is free to attend, but seats are limited, encouraging prompt registration. Lucas concludes by emphasizing the experiential learning aspect:
“An hour of laughing, accusing strangers of murder, and celebrating 20 years with this community.”
This initiative by Suzanne Lucas underscores a creative approach to celebrating a professional milestone while simultaneously providing tangible value and insights into effective team dynamics and event planning.
📝 About This Content
This article is based on insights shared by Suzanne Lucas on LinkedIn.
📅 Originally posted on October 2, 2026 | View original post on LinkedIn →