In a highly competitive job market, finding ways to gain and retain skilled employees is key. One of the best ways to increase employee retention is through career advancement/development and team building. High turnover can be incredibly costly for a business. According to Gallup, an employee leaving can cost one-half to two times their yearly salary. However, investing in career development opportunities strengthens teams while keeping them engaged, both of which can help decrease turnover and increase retention. Today we’re going to take a close look at leveraging career advancement opportu ..read more

More and more companies are engaging in corporate philanthropy every year. Corporate philanthropy can be defined as the activities and initiatives a company engages in on its own to make an impact on society. Aligning corporate teams with charitable causes not only makes a difference in the world but also has many benefits for the teams and their companies as well. In our latest episode Uniting Teams for Global Good, we talked to Michael Cipoletti about the importance, impact, and benefits of corporate philanthropy initiatives, as well as his inspiring story. Michael is the founder of FNE Inte ..read more

In this series of articles, we take five minutes to chat with a member of the  TeamBonding team so you can get an idea of the sort of people we are. In this installment, we talked to Content Marketing Manager Camille VanBuskirk to learn about her dream vacation, what famous people she would invite to dinner, and more! What is your favorite part of working for TeamBonding?Everyone seems like a team player, and I can be involved in different tasks. If you could live in a book, TV show or movie, what would it be?I’d love to attend Hogwarts in Harry Potter. If you could take only three items ..read more

Change in business is inevitable. Whether it’s internal changes, changes in the market, new innovations, or something else, change is going to happen. Successful businesses are able to embrace change and utilize change management to achieve better results.  With change management, you can develop the resiliency, adaptability, and company culture needed to fully embrace change and get the most out of it. Though that may seem overwhelming, change management is a relatively simple concept that, when coupled with team bonding, can help your business reach new heights.  In today’s article ..read more

Cultural transformation—the process of changing company culture to align with core vision, values, and goals—is a necessity for any successful organization. What many don’t realize however is that empathy is the lifeblood of cultural transformation. Empathy helps us understand the experiences of others, enabling positive change. A foundation in corporate social responsibility (CSR) builds an empathetic culture, fostering an inclusive, vibrant, and thriving workplace environment.  In our most recent episode of the Team Building Saves the World Podcast, we talk with renowned team build ..read more

Whether we realize it or not, our workspaces play a very important role in engagement, creativity, and overall business success.. Workplace design—physical and virtual—can significantly influence behavior, promote collaboration, teamwork, creativity, and foster a culture of innovation.  This is especially important when you consider the fiercely competitive business landscape and need for constant innovation. Innovative workplaces can unlock employee potential, improve your company culture, encourage collaboration, and drive business growth. Workplace design is yet another tool to help yo ..read more

Corporate Jargon is a staple in the world of business. No matter what industry you are in, there’s likely a long list of jargon that gets used daily. At its core, corporate jargon is language used in the workplace to convey other, often more complicated, concepts. It can come in the form of acronyms, phrases, metaphors, and more.  Though it may seem like something relatively unimportant, corporate jargon and the language that we use play a big role in corporate culture. The words we choose and how we choose to convey our messages can change how people interpret them, how they think about ..read more

In this series of articles, we take five minutes to chat with a member of the  TeamBonding team so you can get an idea of the sort of people we are. In this installment, we talked to CSR Admin Assistant Cecilia Vásquez to learn about her dream vacation, what famous people she would invite to dinner, and more! What is your favorite part of working for TeamBonding?Everyone seems like a team player, and I can be involved in different tasks. If you could live in a book, TV show or movie, what would it be?I will be in Pride and Prejudice movie. I like that quiet and simple life (not the drama ..read more

Conflict resolution in the workplace is something that many businesses struggle with. Conflicts are inevitable to an extent, and they can have negative effects on the business and workplace. They can create tension, slow progress, decrease efficiency, limit creativity, create toxicity, and much more. Resolving conflict in the workplace is essential if you want a positive and thriving business.  Because of all this, there is a high demand for workplace conflict resolution strategies. With the right approach and methods, it’s possible to resolve conflicts at work as they arise. This can ult ..read more

Traditionally, organizations operate from the top-down and separate teams by their skills and function. Marketers work with marketers, sales people work with sales people, and decisions are made at the top. However, this can encourage silos and decrease efficiency. There is a way to address this issue though—with a cross functional team.  Cross functional teams are teams consisting of people from various departments and segments of the business, and they work together towards a common goal. These teams can provide new insights, offer different perspectives, breakdown silos, identify poten ..read more