Ideas for a team building in spring? At the moment, we are all in a positive flow. The summer months are lurking around the corner and energy is steadily increasing in the workplace! Many employees are already eagerly looking forward to the summer months and the accompanying leave.
This is precisely why many companies now think a team building is unnecessary. After all, everything is running smoothly, so why invest in a team activity? We thought so too... until insights from occupational psychology and HR research completely changed our opinion on the matter.
Ideas that reshape your view of team building
Although things seem to be running smoothly in the office, a different dynamic often creeps in during this period. Once the first colleagues leave on holiday, the pace drops. Focus is less sharp, tasks are postponed and the workload weakens.
Recent research shows that productivity is as much as 20% lower in July and August for many companies. It is a kind of slumber during the quieter summer months.
Team building as a psychological reset
HR specialists noted that teams that schedule connecting activities before the summer holidays start up stronger and faster after the summer. Why? Because employees leave feeling positive: they feel seen, heard and valued.
Important here is to limit the pressure on the team: keywords are "connection and fun".
Inspiring ideas for your team building
For successful team building during this period, it is best to choose an activity that bets on fun, approachable contact, outdoor air and experience.
Loose activities with a summer touch are perfect for this. Think of a session archery or axe throwing. Or maybe you want to stir up the holiday vibes already with our Beach Games and a cocktail workshop?
Inspiration: Labo Maenhout waves goodbye to some colleagues in style!
Lab Maenhout is known as a reliable partner for general practitioners. They specialise in clinical examination and rapid laboratory analysis.
Under the slogan Scire est mensurare ("knowing is measuring") they strive for quality and precision every day.
A few weeks ago, they wanted to say goodbye to two retiring colleagues in an original way. At the same time, they also wanted to bring the whole team together for a light-hearted, connecting moment.
TOP idea: Team building combined with a farewell party
To achieve all goals, they chose a Medieval package with a mix of connecting and diverse activities.
Their programme featured some of our top performers! The Teambooster Games allowed colleagues to work together in a new, light-hearted way. During archery, enthusiasm flared up again. We ended the day in Virtual Reality, an accessible experience for young and old alike!
deLabo Maenhout opted for a Medieval theme with varied activities.
However, we also have other popular themes such as Scotland or a real Shoot'm Up For an action-packed day.
Feel free to discuss your requirements and team composition with us to receive the ideal teambuilding ideas!
Do you also want to get your colleagues together for the summer?
Thanks to our collaboration with partner venues, we can also host you in style - and in the right setting - with fantastic catering!
Can it be a little less formal? Absolutely, we also have formulas with experienced animators for your bachelor party, family day or outing with friends!
