End of financial year. Four words that can strike fear into the heart of any employee at any level. EOFY can be a stressful time; targets need to be met, deadlines made and the pressure of it all can leave your employees feeling undervalued, unmotivated
When it comes to work, ‘the office’ doesn’t always seem like the most creative of spaces where inspiration & new ideas are both nurtured & encouraged. This can be due to a number of reasons including: Stress & Workload: Who has time to come up
Corporate Social Responsibility Events are now more popular than ever for corporate team activities. But what exactly does it mean and what are the benefits for a company that invests in CSR initiatives? Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is generally understood to mean that corporations have
Located just 90 minutes west from Sydney, the World-Heritage-listed Blue Mountains has some of the country’s most breathtaking natural attractions. The temperature during the Winter months is quite cool, averaging at around 50 C. During this time, groups tend to opt for indoor activities or if
For a team to be successful, strong and effective communication is paramount. When employees understand the goals of the company and feel like their opinions matter, they are far more likely to reach their potential which means an increase in productivity. Communication also refers to
The average person will spend just under 80 years on this earth. From those years, 26 of them will be spent sleeping and just over 13 of them will be spent working. Given the time and dedication we give to work each year, is it
The Hunter Valley is one of Australia’s oldest & best-known wine regions with over 120 wineries, award-winning restaurants and an abundance of distinguished hotels & resorts. Located only 2 hours from Sydney and 45 mins from Newcastle airport, the Hunter Valley is the ideal location
Team building is one of the most important investments you can make for your team, and yet when we’re busy or if budget is an issue it is often the item that gets pushed to the bottom of the priority list. “[Team Building] builds trust,
Finding the right team building activities for smaller groups can sometimes be a challenge, especially if you’re working to a set budget. If you’re part of a team of only 7-12 people and looking for a team activity, we’ve put together a list of our
Even strong teams can benefit from team building exercises; they help to promote better teamwork and communication as well as boosting morale & productivity. Even with a full agenda all it takes is a 15-20 minute icebreaker activity to get your team motivated and ready
