Despite its bad rap, team building is important for your company.
The very mention of team building will elicit eye rolls or groans from many people. However, it can be a powerful tool to make your team and, therefore, your business stronger. At Labor Solutions, Inc. we have seen the value of events that build a stronger team. So, here are 4 tips for making your next team-building event actually work.
- Don’t force the corporate stuff.
Reinforcing the vision, mission, and value of the business is vitally important. How can your employees know where the company is going if someone isn’t telling them? However, your team-building event should be about the team, as much or more than the company. This event is not about learning anything about the company. Rather it’s about the team growing closer to each other at all levels. - Let the company picnic die.
The company picnic is a tried and true team building event. It’s also a very old one and can feel outdated. Trying something new can bring your team out of its comfort zone, which is likely to draw them together in new ways. - Remember, it’s an investment.
The direct return on this investment can be hard to measure. However, it is, indeed, an investment. It’s an investment in your most important resource, your people. If your team feels appreciated and grows closer together, then they will work more efficiently. If you need help getting the right staff for your team, Labor Solutions, Inc. can help with that, too. - Keep that positive energy when you get back to work.
As powerful as a well-done team building event can be, it will end up feeling shallow and short-lived if the positivity is left at the event. Employees will quickly lose the added energy they gained from the event and what could have been an investment could become a waste of money.
Consider these 4 tips as you plan the next team-building event for your company. If you need help with any of your staffing concerns, Labor Solutions, Inc. would love to partner with you to meet those needs.
