Last weekend, S2M took their employees to Lake Macquarie for an amazing overnight trip and a spot of boating. The team had lots of fun playing games, swimming, and celebrating some key milestones over champagne and oysters.

Simple activities like eating a great breakfast and watching the sunset together significantly lifted everyone’s energy levels!

Our advice to you would be that your employees are the life of your company and this is why keeping them happy should be your top priority. Getting them out of the office for some fun activities gives everyone a chance to bond in a non-traditional way. These bonds will significantly improve communication and teamwork at the workplace.

1. Improved morale

It is no surprise that the workplace is quite stressful and this is why taking your team out for some fun will help to reduce the stress and boost their motivation levels. Mini get-aways help to bring the team closer and allow them to have conversations outside of work.

2. Identifying fears and resolving them

These days many companies play a game called Nightmare Cards where people reveal their worst industry-related fears and the team becomes supportive and helps to come up with solutions. In other words, together with helping the employees to overcome their fears, these games help the companies to prepare for worst-case scenarios that might happen.

Once the fears are resolved, the team can work effectively work towards common shared goals!

3. Identifying each other’s talents and hobbies

Spending time and getting to know the team can help you to identify fun facts about them or even some hidden talents. For instance, someone in the team might be a great cook or an amazing guitarist. Knowing such things about the team can ultimately help to bring your people closer.

We, at S2M, treat our employees like a family and our aim has always been to create a workplace that feels like home. For more advice on company retreats, feel free to reach out to moreinfo@s2m.com.au