Why you should organize a company outing
Committed employees are the most valuable asset in any company. When critical voices claim that a company outing is merely a "fun and games" event, this is either due to a very superficial approach - or bad experiences. A company outing can have a positive impact on the working atmosphere, boost employee motivation and improve loyalty to the company. Teamio presents six sound reasons why a company outing is a very worthwhile thing to do. And for everyone involved.
1. team building: when fun welds you together
Only at an event outside of normal day-to-day business and away from the company premises do all employees have the opportunity to get to know a different, possibly completely new side of themselves. Colleagues show skills and qualities that no one would have thought they had before. Depending on the type and location chosen for the company outing, different skills may be required, which each employee can contribute according to their personal strengths and weaknesses. Combining perseverance and creativity, inventiveness and concentration brings people together - for the best results at the team-building event. But also later: the memory of the positive effect continues in everyday working life.
2. reward: A thank you for achievements
A company outing can simply be organized as a reward for a job well done. The last quarterly figures have exceeded expectations, a serious company crisis has been overcome with flying colors, a decisive order has been landed thanks to above-average work commitment, a completed project has achieved great success - the reasons are many and varied. However, a company outing always signals the company management's appreciation of its own workforce. The team event acts as a big "thank you" - and is also an investment in the future of the company.
3. motivation: breeding ground for loyalty
An inspiring and fun team event is something your employees will remember for a long time to come. They will also remember the message: My company sees me as a person, not just as a worker. My well-being is important to them. There could hardly be a better breeding ground for high motivation. What employee wouldn't want to show loyalty and motivation in the form of commitment and an ambitious work ethic to a company that values them and treats them well? And: motivated employees are loyal employees.
4. conflict resolution: getting rid of daily misunderstandings
The semi-official nature of a company outing encourages informal exchanges about smouldering conflicts between employees, which can often be resolved with a simple conversation: That one annoying habit of a colleague that bothers everyone else, but of which the colleague has no clue. Perhaps it suddenly turns out that the bitchy colleague from the accounts department isn't so stubborn after all. Or that the always short-tempered, unfriendly employee next door is struggling with personal problems, or, or, or. Incidentally, the boss can also present himself as a person with strengths and weaknesses. And without undermining his necessary authority.
5. inspiration outside the box: learning from others
In the extraordinary team event atmosphere, discussions between employees from different departments can develop tremendous potential with regard to individual company processes. Beyond the stress and day-to-day business, ideas, approaches and/or suggestions for improvement come together for which there is hardly any room in the normal daily routine. It is quite possible that options will come up that serve to increase effectiveness and/or point to an optimization of established processes. Or suggest a redistribution of tasks because competencies could be better utilized in this way.
6. working atmosphere: sustainably positive
Taken together, all of these aspects contribute to what is definitely the main reason for a company outing: Nothing can have such a lasting positive impact on the working atmosphere as a team-building event, where all employees:inside feel valued and develop an authentic sense of togetherness through shared experiences. Good-humored and motivated employees bring their enthusiasm and commitment back with them the next working day and ensure optimal interaction with each other, which is reflected in an effective and satisfying process flow, which in turn has a positive effect on the overall working atmosphere.
We will be happy to advise you if you are thinking about a company outing tailored to your company. Contact us so that together we can create a team event that your employees will remember for a long time to come.
