Team building is vital in an increasingly tough business environment. There will inescapably be adjustments to the make-up of many corporation’s in these tough times, and it is vital to focus on your employees to ensure productivity and motivation levels do not wane.

It is also vital to engage your team as much as possible to ensure productivity in the organisation. It has been confirmed that engaged team members surpass the non-engaged. They have also been statistically linked to better problem solving and innovation activities.

What are your staff concerned about during these tough times?

New research undertaken by YouGov for Investors in People UK shows that 69% of UK employees expect to encounter some adjustments in the workplace business over the upcoming year including;

• 46 % increased workload
• 14 % a new manager
• 14% news they may lose their job
• 14 % relocation

This research demonstrates that team members may be feeling concerned and apprehensive about the stability of their job and as a consequence of this, their job performance could be impacted. It is therefore crucial for employers to unite and motivate their employees whilst communicating and notifying them about any changes.

Team building activities no longer have to be about just rewarding team members with an day that gives them an excuse to have a jolly and get out of the office. They can now integrate plenty of discrete added values to your organisation which are crucial in the current economic climate.

These business attributes can include:

• leadership
• involvement
• engagement
• co-operation
• team work
• planning
• a range of mental and physical challenges.

They can also establish staff strengths and weaknesses and how these could have an effect on others.

Are you apprehensive about the cost of team building?

Team building doesn’t have to be an expensive option for your business. There are now many budget options around, which can integrate a variety of valuable team building exercises. There are also cheaper options available with regards to food and drink and travel depending on your budget.

By including conferences, meetings or debriefing sessions as part of your team building day alongside lower priced teambuilding activities, you will be able to keep costs down whilst still having a highly effective and enjoyable day. Meetings or conferences can create action for change, a new source of motivation and inspiration for the team to become the best they can be.