Working from home has become a popular trend in the last 2 years, mostly thanks to the Covid pandemic. With many workplaces trying to keep as many people out of the office as possible, the transition into remote work has been a fast one, and might just be here to stay!
While many businesses are noticing some significant benefits to a reduced in-person workforce, there is one definite drawback: a decreased team mentality. Without water cooler convos, in-person lunch hours and impromptu meetings occurring where staff can get to know each other, companies are no doubt feeling a bit of a disconnect.
Although many staff are working remotely outside of the office, there is something to be said for staff gatherings, even if it’s outside of the normal work routine. Arranging for everyone to have some time together without having to focus on work is a great way to help them break down any barriers and feel closer as a team.
Group trips are a great bonding activity
With the covid pandemic forcing people out of the office and away from each other, company leaders are no doubt looking for a way to bring their staff together in a safe and fun way. In many industries, the key to a successful business is a great team so finding a way to get out from behind a computer screen and into a situation where everyone can relax and have fun is going to prove beneficial to all.
This is where group trips come in! Hiring a bus to take everyone on an adventure together is the perfect excuse to flip conversations from work-specific topics and allow staff to get more comfortable with each other.
Many companies will find that their businesses will run smoother and more efficiently when staff understand each other, get along and can be friendly towards one another. For this reason, it’s a great idea to plan a company group trip for everyone.
Top group trip destinations for work teams
There are so many options out there for fun company group trips, so there really is no limit to the excursion you can create. Here are a few great ideas to get you started on planning a group trip for your team.
Go wine tasting
If everyone is on board with a day of alcohol centered fun, wine tasting is a great way to break down walls and get staff talking. Employees will enjoy a day off work to sample some local wines, and destinations like Niagara and Prince Edward County provide a beautiful backdrop for fun.
Visit an adventure park
An adventure park full of rope courses, jungle gyms, zip lining, aerial fun and team building programs will have your team working together to encourage each other, problem solve and have fun. After almost 2 years of working from home everyone will be excited to get out and have some active fun outside.
Plan a food tour
Sharing a meal is often a great way for people to get talking, but sitting in stationary seats at a restaurant can be quite restrictive. Planning a food tour that will allow attendees to mingle and chat with each other over a variety of different tasting dishes is sure to encourage good conversation.
Challenge an escape room
Divide your office into teams and compete against each other to beat an escape room! What better way for staff to collaborate, problem solve and put their skills to the test.
A painting, cocktail or cooking class
An organized class that teaches your staff how to create something new, with an emphasis on fun not perfection will have them bonding in no time.
Book a school bus and get your group out!
Hiring a school bus as your transportation for a company group trip will take all of the stress out of the day! Knowing that everyone attending will have the opportunity to have fun together on the way to and from the destination and that everyone will arrive safely and on time will ensure that this company trip goes down in history.
