Team Bonding in the Workplace

Building up your teams

Team building can promote company growth in a number of ways. By strengthening workplace relationships and increasing trust among team members, productivity and collaboration can improve. Additionally, team building activities can help identify and address communication issues, leading to more effective interactions and problem-solving.

Team building helps promote a positive company culture, which leads to employee satisfaction and retention, not to mention the optics for new hires. Activities and practices for supporting team growth have a full range of benefits for organization.

Planning your company’s next team building exercise can be divvied by stages.

• Icebreakers are a good option for beginner levels with new teams to help workers get to know each other better.
• At intermediate levels, team strengthening opportunities can be found in group activities like project brainstorming or presentations on personal travels or interests.
• Company retreats and events are great for advanced level team building that can capitalize on your employees' established bonds with one another.

Read more about team building benefits and activities here.

Speaking of icebreakers...

Icebreakers in the workplace help team members break down barriers and connect in an authentic way. Icebreakers boost morale and create a positive work environment by promoting open communication and increasing comfort levels among your team.

A leading benefit of using icebreakers at work is that they positively impact productivity and overall well-being. Participating in a fun and lighthearted activity helps alleviate negative feelings like stress and anxiety, and creates a more relaxed atmosphere.

Through the use of icebreakers, teams are able to learn more about one another, which in turn, paves the way for working together more effectively and communicating more openly. This can be especially important for remote teams or teams that have members from diverse backgrounds or cultures.

Check out this article about using icebreakers at work to take advantage of the numerous benefits for employees and the organization.

Team growth with culture in mind

If you want to grow your team with new hires that align with your company’s culture, our recruiters will help you find professionals that match that requirement. Also, this is a two-way street, which means that candidates also take into account a company’s values and culture when it comes to accepting a new role.

According to?Glassdoor, 77% of job seekers would consider an organization’s culture before applying for a job, and 73% wouldn’t even apply to it unless the company’s beliefs are aligned with their own.

gpac search consultants understand the importance of a cultural fit starting with the hiring process and know how to search for them. After getting familiar with a client company’s values and team work style, it’s much easier to start the search process and help set the groundwork for sourcing a well-rounded candidate that’ll last. Similarly, we take the time to hear out the needs of the job-seekers in our talent network to ensure every match is mutually beneficial.

Prioritizing cultural fits lead to more cohesive and productive teams in the long run. Read more about how our recruiters are focused on long-term placements here.

Visit gogpac.com to see how our executive recruiters can help you find the talent or position for team success.