Outback Team Building & Training Blog

Actionable tips, expert advice, downloadable guides, exclusive interviews, and more on team building, training, coaching – and everything related to employee engagement

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Mastering the Art of Managing People – 6 Impactful Tactics

Human capital is a critical business commodity. That's why, as a leader, you can drive tangible business results by taking a vested interest in your team.

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ONLINE GUIDE: Actionable Habits and Tactics to Drive Leadership Success

The most effective business leaders implement impactful personal and professional habits and tactics to manage themselves, their team, and their business.

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PODCAST: How Core Values and Community Impact Employee Retention

In the latest episode of Outback Talks: The Employee Engagement Podcast, we sit down with Natania Mathany, Head of People and Culture at the mobile game development company A Thinking Ape.

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PODCAST: Employee Engagement Strategies That Led Left to a 97% Retention Rate

In the latest episode of Outback Talks, we sit down with Tracey Topping, Employee Experience Manager at multinational technology company Left, to discuss the five employee engagement strategies that have contributed to the company’s impressive 97% retention rate.

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PODCAST: Noravera Discusses Company Retreats and How They Cater to Their Team Dynamic

In this episode of Outback Talks: The Employee Engagement Podcast, we sit down with Noravera's Brian Ceci to discuss how their recent company retreat catered to their team dynamic.

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ONLINE GUIDE: The Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Team Building

Outdoor team building activities are a great opportunity for employees to get to know each other in a non-work environment. Learn more about how to connect with your colleagues outdoors.

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What’s New at Outback Team Building & Training?

Check out this hot sheet to learn all about the most recent programs, technology developments, and content at Outback.

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Featured Event: Crothall Healthcare Solves a Clue Murder Mystery

A group from Crothall Healthcare recently participated in a Clue Murder Mystery activity. The colleagues put their heads together to strategize and communicate in order to crack the case.

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Meet the Team: Isla Robertson

Get to know the team behind Outback Team Building Training. This month, meet Isla Robertson, Director of Customer Experience: adventure seeker, marathon runner, and Beatles fan.

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ONLINE GUIDE: The HR Guide to Recruitment

Hiring the right people is essential to the overall well-being of a business. Check out this online guide for tips and best practices to help you navigate through the recruitment process.

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PODCAST: Best Practices for Scouting Out Amazing Candidates, According to LinkedIn

In the latest episode of Outback Talks: The Employee Engagement Podcast, we sit down with LinkedIn's Bobby Brenman to discuss best practices for recruiting great candidates.

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Meet the Team: Datis Mohsenipour

Get to know the team behind Outback Team Building Training. This month, meet Datis Mohsenipour, Director of Marketing: martial artist, problem solver, and adrenaline junkie.

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PODCAST: Company Retreats Bring Big Benefits for the Small Remote Software Company Wildbit

In our latest podcast episode, we speak with Natalie Nagele, co-founder and CEO of the software company Wildbit, about why company retreats are so important to her team.

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Colleague Connections: A Free Team Building Icebreaker for Company Retreats

Want to help employees to get to know each other better at your next company retreat? Learn more about Colleague Connections, a free team building icebreaker that is easy to set up and try anywhere.

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The Top 20 Destinations in North America for Company Retreats

You can plan a more exciting company retreat by traveling to any one of these top destinations in North America with your team.

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How to Pick the Perfect Venue for Your Indoor Team Building Activity

Planning an indoor team building activity for your colleagues, but stuck on where you should host it? Keep these six things in mind to help streamline your search and find the perfect fit for your event.

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Team Building & Training Trends for 2019

An online guide that provides you with expert advice on what's new in team building, training, coaching, and consulting in 2019.

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Meet the Team: Chad Rissanen

Get to know the team behind Outback Team Building & Training. This month, meet Chad Rissanen, Director of Sales: leadership coach, rock musician, and lover of life.

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CASE STUDY: How Foresters Financial and National Agents Alliance Combined Their Volunteer Work with Team Building

Looking for a new way to give back with your team? Check out how a large group in Burlington, North Carolina made a difference with the Military Support Mission charity team building activity. “We had some really positive feedback from the people participating. In the past, participants would be very focused on the task at hand, producing […]

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50 Ways to Improve Your Office Working Environment

This online guide will provide you with some easy ideas on how to modernize your workplace and boost employee engagement by improving your office working environment.

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10 Staff Break Room Improvements for Your Employees

The best offices have common spaces where employees actually want to spend their free time. Check out these ideas to help make your break room a more relaxing, engaging, and recharging place.

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These Simple Items Can Make Employees More Productive at Their Desks

Does your team have everything they need at their desks to do their best work? Check out five simple items that have been proven to help make employees more productive.

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How Office Design Can Help Your Team Work Better

We spoke with Morgan Thomas, an interior designer at Cutler, about office design and how to make the most effective use of your space.

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5 Office Plants That Can Spruce Up Your Workplace

Did you know that having plants in your work environment can actually provide some pretty amazing benefits? Keep reading to learn more about the best office plants to help you reduce stress, clean the air, and increase productivity.

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3 Ways You Can Improve Your Work Environment for Under $100

Want to improve your office atmosphere but don’t want to break the bank? Good news: there are plenty of small touches you can make to your workplace that are both beneficial and affordable.

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