What is the value in Team Building?

Here are 5 Reasons why companies do not see value in team building activities for their employees…

Lack of Understanding of Benefits: Decision makers and team leaders often fail to grasp the advantages of team building activities and interventions for team development. These benefits include improved communication and collaboration among employees, which are essential for high performance. Without understanding these benefits, decision makers may be reluctant to invest resources in such activities.

Cost: The cost of team building activities can be a concern for some companies. However, when considering the cost, it is important to put it into perspective. The average full-time employee in the UK earns £33,000 per year, which amounts to approximately £135 per day. Investing in team building activities, which can cost as little as £50 per person, is a small additional investment compared to the overall salary expenditure. Moreover, such investments not only enhance productivity but also create a more enjoyable workplace and reduce staff turnover, resulting in significant cost savings.

Limited Time: Companies often prioritize urgent business activities and may not have sufficient time for team building. However, dedicating time to team building in the short term can yield long-term benefits. A team that works more effectively together can achieve more over the course of a year. Even a slight improvement in efficiency, such as 5%, can save valuable time equivalent to over two weeks in a single year.

Lack of Engagement: Some employees may lack interest in team building activities, reducing their effectiveness. However, professional team building companies have developed engaging experiences to maximize participant involvement. By asking the right questions and selecting the right provider, companies can ensure that their team building activities are engaging and not seen as cheesy or irrelevant.

Inadequate Planning: Poor planning and execution of team building activities can diminish their value for the company. It is crucial for team building providers to understand the goals and needs of the team and integrate the activities into a broader event or training experience. Thorough preparation and appropriate staffing on the event day are essential for a smooth execution. Companies should choose a team building provider based on recommendations, independent reviews, and the provider’s ability to consistently deliver high-quality events.

By addressing these factors, companies can overcome the barriers to team building and unlock the potential benefits, including improved performance, cost savings, time efficiency, and increased engagement among employees.

If you’ve used our services before, you’ll already know the Blue Hat difference. And most likely, you’ve used us multiple times.

If you are new to Blue Hat and are still deciding who to use for your team building, remember, you’ve only got one shot to get it right on the day, so don’t risk 2nd best.

 

Here are more facts to help you decide… 

We have been recognised by our main industry awards bodies 47 times.

That is more than all the other team building companies combined.

Then double it.

And some.

Simply put, no one else even comes close.

What do previous customers have to say about Blue Hat?

See another 520+ reviews on 3rd party reviews platform Reviews.io. With an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars…you can see them for yourself here.

Plus over 50 100% Google Reviews, which you can see by clicking here.

Our first ever client from 2001 is still a client with us today. In fact many of our clients use us multiple times, which we see as testament to the effort and dedication we put into every single event we take on.

Still not sure which event to choose? Or which event company to choose?

Then ask for a free demo at each provider you are considering.

Once you see the event equipment we’ve created over the years compared to the alternatives, you’ll very quickly understand the difference between a Blue Hat team building event and those from other suppliers. 

If you’ve planned an in-person event and your situation changes, you can simply switch to one of our award-winning virtual team building experiences. Or vice versa.

If you’ve planned for an outdoor event and the weather turns, you can switch to an indoor alternative instead. In fact, we can even bring a backup indoor event experience on the day if required.

If you feel you’re going to need to do one of these things, ask us about how it works.