Team-Building Activities & Trips to Increase the Productivity of Your Business

Gone are the days when team-building days were the single most cringe-inducing activity anybody in their right mind could possibly imagine. In 2021 and beyond, there are some incredible options out there, and, what is more, team-building trips and activities are now considered to be extremely advantageous in increasing the overall efficiency and productivity levels of a workforce.

Top Benefits of Team-Building Days

Arranging and, of course, attending specifically planned and structured team-building days and activities for your employees is one of the main ways to motivate your staff and simultaneously encourage an environment of belonging and purpose.

Some main advantages of team-building activities may include:

• From your point of view, such activities will clearly highlight to you those staff members who are capable of promotion to a leadership role.
• Similarly, you will be able to identify those employees who are particularly adept at encouraging and motivating their fellow colleagues.
• A significant and much-needed energy boost, especially in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
• A fantastic way of ensuring you, as the manager, are as approachable as possible, as on a team-outing they have the opportunity to ‘open up’ to you (and vice versa).
• The cultivation of a sense of belonging and true friendships that will last a lifetime.
• Encourage staff members to address their weaknesses and cultivate confidence.
• Discover hidden abilities and secret talents of your staff members.

Avoid High Costs for Your Employees

On day trips or, if you are committing wholeheartedly to instilling a high level of teamwork and co-worker communication, perhaps even a whole weekend, if you have chosen an event that involves physical exercise like hiking or water sports, supply your team with the equipment so that their team trip isn’t tainted by having to pay themselves. There are a plethora of good deals to be had on hiking equipment, boots, backpacks, and more whereby you can set your staff up for their weekend without breaking the bank, especially if you utilise the copious amounts of coupons, such as a Macys coupon, that are available online. Additionally, plan ahead to find great deals on corporate retreat venues for a cost-effective and memorable experience. 

Team Building Inspiration & Ideas

There is an abundance of fantastic, entertaining, and worthwhile opportunities to take your team away for the day, the weekend, or even for a morning before work resumes in the afternoon.

Get active with paintballing, water sports, or climbing hills and mountains or, if you are planning your employee bonding day in the winter months, stay indoors and arrange an escape room excursion, a hands-on arts and craft or pottery day, movie making, baking challenges, indoor sports days, and even dance workshops. For a longer trip, consider team-building weekends, including going camping in a national park, horse riding, mountain biking weekends, or even an entire weekend relaxing in the countryside or at the beach.

Taking the time and investing a small amount of money in arranging an entertaining and productive weekend will boost employee’s passion, interest, and engagement with your business and company ethos.