Team building also works in your free time. If there is also a clear goal and a good purpose behind it, then the process becomes even more effective. Companies organize an event over several weeks, where, for example, kilometers are collected together. For every kilometer completed, a fixed amount is donated to a charitable organization by the management. The employees are active in sports, do something for their health and pull together.
The cohesion in the team and the common goal strengthen the relationships between the employees. Not only each individual, but the team in general benefits from it. Team members encourage each other to do their best, which in turn boosts self-confidence and self-esteem. Everyday work is also inspired by the improved feeling.
Sport generally has a positive effect on employees and has been proven to make them happy. It reduces stress and releases dopamine. More on that in another article.
In summary, one can say that sports and charity events are a good alternative to conventional team building activities. The company, the employees and also those in need of help benefit from a common cause, which, by the way, can also be repeated.
