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Read these blogs to learn tips & tricks to improve engagement at work among employees & boost productivity for the long run. From fun team building activities to professional development sessions, we’ll help you find the perfect event to improve engagement.
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Gamification in the Workplace to Increase Employee Engagement
Gamification in the workplace can be an incredibly effective way to increase employee engagement. Introducing game concepts, such as point scoring and competition, brings in an element of fun that helps keep employees motivated and productive. Statistics back this up as well. According to a Mambo report, effective gamification in the workplace can increase employee engagement by 48%. That same report also found that 95% of employees prefer a gamified work environment.
Summer Office Olympics Ideas & Games
The 2024 Olympics are around the corner, and while you may not be heading to Paris, you can still bring the Olympic Games to your workplace with these fun office Olympics ideas! Office Olympics are a fantastic way to bring your team together, boost morale, and promote a healthy work-life balance.
Ultimate Guide and Ideas for Planning a Company Summer Outing
Let’s be honest: the workplace can be stressful, and companies should ensure employees can get outside and destress when they feel overwhelmed. With summer generally considered a more carefree time, it’s a perfect season to host a company outing. Company summer outings can be entertaining but also help establish a more interactive and positive workplace. Summer is right around the corner, and this is a great time to consider your outing plans! Read how to plan your summer outings, as well as some of our company outing ideas below!
9 Bring Your Kids to Work Day Activities and Tips
On the fourth Thursday of each April, more than 37 million people participate in Bring Your Child to Work Day, which this year falls on Thursday, April 25th, 2024. (more…)
Change Management: Building an Organizational Culture of Adaptability to Continuous Change
Change in business is inevitable. Whether it’s internal changes, changes in the market, new innovations, or something else, change is going to happen. Successful businesses are able to embrace change and utilize change management to achieve better results.
How to Change Company Culture: The Role of Empathy in Cultural Transformation
Cultural transformation—the process of changing company culture to align with core vision, values, and goals—is a necessity for any successful organization. What many don’t realize however is that empathy is the lifeblood of cultural transformation. Empathy helps us understand the experiences of others, enabling positive change. A foundation in corporate social responsibility (CSR) builds an empathetic culture, fostering an inclusive, vibrant, and thriving workplace environment.
Innovative Workplaces: Physical Workspace Design to Spark Engagement and Creativity
Whether we realize it or not, our workspaces play a very important role in engagement, creativity, and overall business success. Workplace design—physical and virtual—can significantly influence behavior, promote collaboration, teamwork, creativity, and foster a culture of innovation.
8+ Of The Best Spring Team Building Activities For 2024
The first day of spring is March 19th, but depending on where you live it might be here sooner than you think. It’s never too early to get out of hibernation and start planning something for your team to look forward to, especially after a long winter. Whether your team is remote, in-person, or anything in between there is a plethora of spring team building activities and ideas to bring everyone together.
St Patrick’s Day Team Building Activities & Ideas
St Patrick’s Day, celebrated annually on March 17th, is a great opportunity to improve engagement, have some fun with your colleagues, and boost morale. As it approaches, everyone is looking forward to holiday celebrations and enjoying the company of others. Whether your team is working remotely or in person, there are plenty of creative ideas to celebrate together.
How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Virtually with Your Team
Holidays are always a great excuse to get the team together and lift everyone’s spirits, especially while working remotely. St Patrick’s Day is no exception. The famous holiday, celebrated annually on March 17th, is typically a day of merriment, dancing, feasting, and drinking. This St Patrick’s Day, TeamBonding has great ideas for your remote team’s enjoyment. One thing to note is virtual St Patrick’s Day team building activities are just as fun as getting together in person. Pull out your best green attire and get ready to party your shamrocks off.
Ideas To Celebrate Administrative Professionals Day in 2024
What is Administrative Professionals Day 2024 & When is it? Administrative Professionals Day (also known as Administrative Assistant Day, Secretaries Day or Admin Day) is a day to highlight the important role of secretaries, assistants, receptionists, and other administrative support, which is observed in several countries. This year, Administrative Professionals Day will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
Breaking Down Silos In The Workplace
In today’s workplace, we are more connected than ever. Between emails, direct messages, phone calls, videos class, and countless other methods of communication, you can talk to anyone instantly. Yet despite that, silos in the workplace are still a common issue.
Exploring the Role of AI in the Workplace
Few things in recent years have been as inescapable as AI. No matter what industry you are in, conversations around AI in the workplace are occurring. Though AI isn’t done growing, it’s becoming increasingly clear that it will play a big role in the workplace in years to come.
The Ripple Effect of Disruptive Behavior in the Workplace
It’s a team meeting day, and some of your employees have shown up with disruptive behaviors in tow. Ed won’t let anyone get a word in edgewise. And a few employees at the end of the conference table are holding an obvious gossip session – as they point and laugh at Ed. Not to mention about half the room keeps rolling their eyes and checking their watches. A common case of disruptive behavior in the workplace.
What Is Design Thinking and How To Use It At Work
The design thinking process is something that has the potential to benefit your business in numerous ways, but many don’t know what it is or how to utilize it. In simple terms, design thinking is a cyclical approach to problem solving innovation centered around people. Design thinking at work can enhance problem solving, create a culture of innovation, bolster teamwork, and more.
Establishing Company Core Values in the Workplace and How to Promote Them
Values are important in life and business. They are the foundation upon which our beliefs and actions are based. In the workplace, it is essential to establish core values and communicate them to employees. This will help to create a unified team that is driven by common goals and principles.
Quick Team Building Activities for Lasting Connections
Building and maintaining lasting connections with your team is incredibly important if you want them to operate at the best of their abilities. At the same time, it’s often thought that team building is something that takes weeks, months, or years. Many teams, especially those in fast paces forgo team building because they think it takes too long. That’s not the case though. With quick team building activities, you can immediately start making those connections. Whether your team is big, small, or in a fast paced environment, there are plenty of quick team building activities for work that can help improve your team dynamics.
Why Team Building Doesn’t Work
As a leader in your organization, you’re likely always looking for innovative ways to strengthen employee relationships. Creating a strong workplace culture that encourages teamwork is essential for increasing productivity and improving employee engagement. However, your workforce might not always see eye to eye with leadership when it comes to team building. Some employees may feel it’s nothing more than a chore while others might think that team building will not solve the underlying issues that are affecting workplace relationships. It may lead them to really question “does team building work”?
6 DIY Team Building Activities That Work
It’s easy… right? You just need to find the right people with the right skills, put them in a room together, and you have a well-oiled team. They’re smart, and they know their stuff: they’ll figure out how to get the work done…except it doesn’t always work out that way. We provide a foundation for team building that lasts beyond your TeamBonding event; however, you’ll have the most success after your event by incorporating team bonding activities into your company culture throughout the year. And if the budget is tight, that doesn’t mean you can’t do anything at all. Here are 6 DIY team building activities guaranteed to help your team build those lasting connections!
5 Fun Meeting Ideas to Motivate Your Team
With the start of the new year comes company, client, and team meetings galore. Fun meeting ideas that are engaging are an important part of motivating your team to accomplish great work. No one, virtually or in person, wants to sit through a long meeting without interaction between team members. In fact, that’s what gives meetings a bad name.
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