If you have started to notice some fatigued shoulders around the workplace, maybe it is time to begin thinking about corporate team bonding outings. According to many HR managers, team outings are great ways of facilitating bonding among team members and reducing employee stress. It also gives employees an opportunity to get to know one another better outside the office. And they are also really fun! But what are the some of the best ideas for great team outing? Well, here are the top 3 ideas that you should consider:
1. Volunteer
Sparing some time to support a good cause will not just boost your company’s spirits, but is also a good way for your employees to bond. You can volunteer at local schools, soup kitchens, deliver gifts to elderly people in home cares, or help build a community habitat. You can also opt for skill-based volunteering, which allows your team to use their professional skills and expertise. They include activities such as writing to help a non-profit, marketing, and app development.
2. Mystery Dinner
Mystery dinners are beloved traditions in many cultures and social circles. On one particular night, you can send a section of your employees to dinner at someone’s place or some restaurant in your city. The dinner should be hosted by one of top staff members but paid by the company. Mystery dinners will allow members of your company to spend an evening full of good food and resourceful conversations. But how do you make it outstanding mystery dinner? Well, the only thing that the participants ought to know ahead of the dinner is the time and date. Then on the due date of the dinner, you can send each personal an email or a message with the name of the venue and the people they will be going with so that they can arrange for transpirations and other logistics together.
3. Rock Climbing
Rock climbing is one of the most important ways of promoting personal growth and self-discovery in a team as it challenges the participants both physically and mentally. It will give you an opportunity to emphasize confidence, trust, corporation and teamwork while having fun at the same time. To get the most out of your rock climbing exercise, remember to carry the right rappelling equipment and other tools that are needed for safety rock climbing.
Hopefully, the above three ideas will help you show your employees a great time while creating great workplace culture and increasing their happiness. There is no better way to be a ‘cool boss’ than organizing occasional corporate team bonding events.
