Working all year long, going through the same rituals every day, communicating only with a small group of people… sounds boring! But add fun corporate team building events and emotional journeys into the mix and you’ll change the atmosphere immediately. Besides improving productivity, team building events offer many benefits to employees and company owners. Here is why these days almost every business decides to invest in them:
Facilitates Communication
The main reason why businesses are investing in corporate team building events is to improve communication. A recent research showed that the reason behind most business failures is insufficient interaction. No business owner can afford even a minor error in employee interaction.
Not to worry though, team building events like escape room adventures or inner rock-climbing lessons will shift the perspective of your employees and strengthen their connections. Team building activities engage employees, resulting in 78% less chances for them to leave your company.
Breaks the Barrier
Usually, employees are stuck in the same routine, interacting within limited coworker circles. For instance, an employee can be solely communicating with those who sit near or are in the same department. A team building event is like breaking the ice. Everybody will get to know each other and your employees will start feeling more at home and relaxed. This will also improve creativity and efficiency since exchanging information and points of view always gives us new ideas. Additionally, a recent statistic shows how employees who have a close friend at work can increase productivity by 50%.
Motivates Employees
The difficult periods of companies are usually those where communication has started to go astray. Due to little misunderstandings, ego-trips or emotional instability, everything can go down. However, employees are like children. When you give them a treat, they act differently. Showing them understanding and appreciation by investing in an event that is solely for improving their working environment will be welcomed with open arms. Everybody will respect you more and do their best to improve working results.
Promotes Creativity
The best way to improve creativity and efficiency is by changing your perspective. All of the famous artists have practiced this. When facing writer’s blocked or lack of inspiration, people usually go traveling or take a walk-in nature. The same rule goes for companies. Routine life shuts the volume on imagination and creativity. When facing a totally different environment, with fun activities and adventures, our minds shift from boredom to enthusiasm. This is why tons of firms decide to do monthly team building.