Let’s Taco ‘Bout It – Eastern Staffing & Recruiting’s June 2022 Team Event

The Eastern Staffing & Recruiting team recently attended a cooking class as a team-building activity that strengthened their relationships, gave them the opportunity to step outside of the work environment, and let down their hair. During the class, the team successfully learned new cooking techniques, made authentic tacos, and enjoyed the delicious meal together! Luckily, no one cried while chopping the onions! Overall, the team was able to successfully produce a delicious meal, reap the fruits of our labor, and enjoy the meal that we worked so hard for together. The event was a big hit, and we were all able to learn, laugh, and have an enjoyable time together. A cooking class is just one fun way that your company can utilize team bonding to help build a better work culture.

The Importance of Company Culture with Team Bonding

What is company culture and what does it mean for the health of your company?

According to author Alison Doyle from The Balance Careers, company culture is defined as “shared values, attributes, and characteristics of an organization.” You can identify a company’s culture by how the team interacts with each other, the values they hold, and the decisions they make. A company culture that is lively and strong is a big component in the way an organization is evaluated by its employees and their overall happiness.

Does your company have a positive culture?

If you feel your workplace culture is lacking, a fantastic way to create a stronger company culture is through team bonding activities.

Team bonding is a creative way to help strengthen interpersonal work relationships. Different activities are a fun and engaging way to build better team chemistry and help aid in a more cohesive environment, ultimately creating a stronger team balance.

What do team-building activities do for your organization?

Having a fully engaged workforce can deliver twice the employee engagement and production. As stated by a news article published by The Economist, “33% of employees believe fostering a collaborative culture leads to increased loyalty” and according to a research study from Queens University of Charlotte, 75% of employers say, “teamwork and collaboration are crucial to corporate success.” Collectively, it is proven that team bonding activities improve the employee’s overall happiness, which leads to growth of the everyday work culture/environment, allowing for better teamwork on workplace projects.

Sources: Quay Appointments, Surf Office, The Team Building Company, TeamStage, The Balance Careers, Queens University of Charlotte, The Economist

Some Creative Ideas for Team Bonding

A cooking class is just one of the endless ways to create cohesion and build better working partnerships within the office. Here are some other fun, engaging, and simple activities that have been proven to be successful:

Memory Wall

A Memory Wall, just as it sounds, is a wall you devote to displaying memories that show an employee’s creativity, hobbies, trips, activities, etc. This activity creates a welcoming environment and helps the team re-live their shared memories by building camaraderie. Another idea is to pass out sticky notes and have everyone write down positive work memories or special team accomplishments. Then, have everyone share their memory and post it on the wall, forming a positive memory cloud. This shows the team’s non-work interests and strengthens positive relationships between team members.

Survivor

A game of Office Survivor can improve a team’s critical thinking skills through a scenario of unknowns where each teammate must effectively communicate and cooperate with each other to survive. The game allows them to express their creativity and problem-solving skills. You can make it interesting by creating an extreme scenario and having groups choose items they would use to survive. This enhances their critical thinking and analysis skills while building team bonds.

Office Trivia

If you are looking for a quick and easy team-building activity, team trivia is a great choice. You can even involve remote employees! Create a series of company-specific questions and let the team compare their answers. Add a fun element like company swag for the winner. This simple activity tests your team’s knowledge and gives them a chance to engage in friendly competition.

Source: Wrike

Common Types of Team Bonding Activities You Can Try

• Sport Outings (Baseball, Hockey, Soccer, Football)
• Escape Rooms
• Company Dinners (Pizza and Wings, Taco Night, Burger Mondays)
• Work Retreats (Golf Trip, Ski Trip)
• Happy Hour
• Charity Events (Relay for Life, Light the Night, 5K Run)

Company Culture Can Be Established Through Team Bonding

Team bonding and company culture go hand in hand. We all know that routine can make everyday life feel average and mundane, but team-building is a great way to shake things up for your company, team, and culture. Whether you plan a cooking class or take the office to a ball game, team bonding will allow employees to escape the typical routine, open up outside of work, discuss interests, and learn new skills. Team bonding allows everyone to learn more about each other and get a better understanding of how teams can work together.

Eastern Staffing & Recruiting
4100 Vestal Road, Suite 101, Vestal, NY 13850
Phone: (607) 723-7058