In a post-2020 world, the workforce has gone through some seismic changes in terms of employee expectations and leadership strategies. Among those changes are things like “work from home” policies and more flexibility when it comes to vacation time and even the common 5-day workweek. All-in-all, these changes (and more) point to a bigger reality at hand: employees everywhere have an entirely new view on work/life balance and pursuing work that truly matters to them. At Fun Services Midwest, we think that is a great thing! Work comprises so much time in our lives that it would be a bummer to just trudge through 40-50+ hour workweeks to make ends meet. And if making the workplace more fun and engaging is part of the solution, we ask you today: what team-building activities are you implementing for your business?
Yes, we know that creating a quality workplace environment is about more than team building activities, however, it is a very practical next step in the process toward culture building and psychological safety. (More on those two terms in a little bit).
We’d like to help you continue a strong start to the year with a few team building activities and why they’re high-quality alternatives to the traditional happy hour. If that traditional “happy hour” is pretty standard at your business, we beg the question, “Why just have one happy hour?” We think most hours at your business should be FUN and contribute to a culture where people are happy to come to work. In the year 2022, many employees won’t settle for anything less.
Ideas for Fun Team Building Activities
As mentioned above, let’s start with the pragmatic! Many who are in the workforce and brainstorming what to do for happy hour start by searching for “the best cocktails in Kansas City” or “fun things to do in Kansas City” but the beauty about Fun Services Midwest is that we bring the fun to you! Check out a few party rentals below alongside a way you could enhance team-building activities at YOUR office.
Obstacle Course Inflatable Rental. Any adult (ages 18+) that doesn’t get excited when seeing one of these bad boys is just lying to themselves. Our suite of inflatable rentals is vast, but an all-in-one obstacle course will take your team-building activities to the next level. A timed relay to communicate speed + precision in the workplace? Yes, please.
Mini Golf. What better way to bring a little fun to the workplace than mini golf. Plus, with each hole having a unique theme, nine portable holes, decorations and supplies, there’s enough for up to 30 people to play at once!
Casino Game Rentals. Do you know what’s more exciting than going out for drinks with your colleagues? Setting up your own in-office casino. These games pair extremely well with the traditional happy hour, and we’re willing to bet there are multiple hours of fun with these casino game rental options.
The Importance of Culture Building
What does that even mean? “Culture Building” is a buzz term often thrown around these days because fostering a workplace environment employees actually thrive in—not one where they are just showing up for work each day is incredibly important. Over the last decade or so, culture building might have been seen, by some, as setting up ping pong tables and free coffee machines to make employees happier. But over the last couple of years, employees are seeing through those “surface attractions” and instead are looking for a deeper level of fulfillment. A kind of culture-building that fosters something much more important: psychological safety.
When Your Team Thrives, Your Work Thrives
And THAT is what team-building activities are all about—creating a culture where your employees feel safe, loved, and heard. Those things add up over time and create a place where people want to come work throughout their time in your company.
Team building activities aren’t entirely about awesome rentals from Fun Services Midwest (even though they’re a great place to start). No, great team-building activities are about loving your team well in an effort to bring about their fullest passions and skills for the good of your business and therefore community. So, without further discussion, we think it’s time you reserve your team-building activities ASAP because once the spring hits, our items go super fast.
And speaking of “super fast,” know that the more you delay fostering this kind of working environment, the faster your team members will look for a different company that is prioritizing mental health and fun. Don’t say we didn’t warn you—say that we equipped you with options to help your business and people thrive