Despite most purchases for a summer office party being tax deductible, it can still be an expensive up-front cost. And if your budget won’t flex, there are two options: Cancel the annual summer party (which employees will be bummed about). Find a way to save money wherever we can. Of these two options, the second […]
June 26th, 2017 marks the 20th anniversary of the publication of the first Harry Potter* book. In the two decades since it’s release, this series has gone on to become a cultural touchstone for millions of people around the world. As with many morality tales, the Harry Potter series focuses on the struggle of good […]
July is upon us, which means the season of summer outing has arrived! Whether you’re going for a fully facilitated summer outing like Outrageous Games or Ultimate Tailgate Challenge, or opting to do it yourself, it’s time to get out and enjoy the sun! But what can you do to make sure you have the […]
Employees dread boring team building events that add little to no value to their life. Another team pot-luck not only requires them to do work—cook or buy a dish to bring—but promotes forced conversation in a casual environment. Get employees excited to work together with a team building activity that teaches real-world skills. Not only […]
Onboarding and training new employees can be costly, $4,129 according to a 2016 SHRM survey. Financials aside, finding people who will continue to thrive in your existing company culture can also be a challenge; holding on to the employees you already have helps you eliminate both of these challenges. If your employee retention rate is […]
Imagine you recently hired a new employee. However, within a few months, this new employee ends up leaving you. There are a wide variety of reasons why they might choose to leave. It’s possible that the problem is they were never properly introduced to the company. Onboarding is the process of getting new hires familiar with their surroundings; […]
When it’s summer time, head outside to enjoy the rays and blue skies. DYI (Do it yourself) outdoor team building is a great way to learn new activities while surrounded by fun company and building strong bonds. Beach activities such as building a sand castle or kite building can create a great team effort and build […]
An elevator pitch is a speech that uses both hard and soft skills to market oneself to a potential employer or network. The difference between soft and hard skills are as follows. Soft skills are composed of your personality traits; like whether or not you are adaptable or accountable. Hard skills are more technical based. Take […]
Humans structure so much of daily life around food. We move from ‘breakfast on the go’ to ‘working through lunch’ to ‘family dinners’ afterward. So why not structure our team building the same way? At TeamBonding, we know the power of bringing food and team building together. We offer a range of food-oriented programs, with various […]
Without a doubt, networking can be an essential skill to grow a business or developing your personal network. Every relationship you make is critical, as former Head of Design at Twitter, Mike Davidson once said: “It’s all about people. It’s about networking and being nice to people and not burning any bridges. Your book is […]
