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

54 Virtual Team Building Activity Ideas to Engage Remote Employees [2024 Edition]

Whether your team works fully remotely or in a hybrid capacity, these 54 virtual team building activity ideas will improve morale and help your colleagues bond, even if they don't see each other in person every day.

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32 Online Office Games to Re-Energize Your Remote Team

For hybrid and remote teams, taking part in online office games can be a great way to recharge their batteries, revitalize their bonds, and reinforce company culture.

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52 Outdoor Team Building Activity Ideas for Work Groups

Are you looking for fun work activities to get your colleagues out of the office? Check out this epic list of outdoor team building activity ideas for some inspiration.

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9 Ways to Celebrate Employee Appreciation Day

Celebrate your team on the first Friday of March with these nine Employee Appreciation Day ideas that will show your staff how much you care.

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38 Fun Fast Team Building Activities (Under 30 Mins)

Who says high-impact team building can't be done quickly? In this article, we explore 38 incredibly fun, ultra-fast team building activities you can do in under half an hour.

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136 Incredible Questions of the Day for Work 

If you’ve found yourself having the same kinds of conversations with your colleagues each day, it’s time to mix things up. Try out one of these awesome questions of the day for work.

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The Ultimate List of Off-Site Team Building Activities for Workgroups

Employees tend to spend a good amount of their time in the office, and that’s why off-site team building activities can be so beneficial to their morale and wellbeing.

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Random Acts of Kindness Day: 106 Easy Ways to Do Good and Spread Positivity

Random Acts of Kindness Day is on February 17. Check out our list of 106 easy ways to do good and spread positivity at work and in your daily life.

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10 Meaningful New Year’s Resolutions for Your Office

Start January off right with these ten meaningful and effective New Year’s resolutions for the office. Find inspiration to get you started with company-wide goals that can benefit your entire workplace.

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Your 10-Minute Guide to Hosting Top-Tier Annual Planning Meetings

For organizations of all sizes, annual planning meetings are essential for setting your company up for success in the year ahead. But facilitating these events can be daunting. Our comprehensive guide is here to help.

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The What, Why, and How of Self-Hosted Team Building Activities

Self-hosted team building activities are a fun, simple, and cost-effective way to build bonds, create engagement, and collaborate with your team. Here’s what you need to know.

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Employee Engagement Survey Questions, Tips, and Template [Updated for 2023]

Ensuring your employees are happy is a critical part of business success. That's why employee engagement surveys are an essential tool. We've created a customizable employee engagement survey template you can use today to get honest and actionable insights from your team.

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The Impact of Charitable Team Building: How Our Customers Donated 7,200+ Items in 2023

Philanthropic team building activities provide proven benefits for your employees and organization. And, as our internal data shows, they also offer you and your colleagues the chance to make a tangible positive impact on real people.

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19 Winter Team Building Activities to Boost Employee Morale

Between the overwhelming number of holidays and the cooler temperatures, the winter season can be tough on employee morale. Here are 19 of the best team building activities to help your group climb out of the New-Year slump.

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The 12 Best Company Culture Podcasts for Business Leaders and People Managers in 2023

These company culture podcasts let you tap into expert insights and advice, uncover new ideas, and discover new people management strategies you can implement at your company.

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Everything You Need to Know About Remote-Hosted Team Building Activities [Plus 15 You Can Try] 

While you might think in-person and remote team building activities are your only options, remote-hosted team building activities offer a perfect hybrid of the two. Here’s what you need to know.

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35 Fall Team Building Ideas for Your Corporate Group

Since October and November have been shown to be the most productive months of the year for employees, you may want to give some thought to fall team building ideas as a reward for their hard work this season.

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Go Big or Go Home: 34 Large Group Team Building Activities for Your Next Company Event

Think team building is only for small groups? Think again. These large group team building activities are perfect for any number of people.

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16 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate The International Day of Charity with Your Team

The International Day of Charity takes place each year on September 5th. If you’re looking for ways to give back with your team, we’ve got you covered.

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22 Creative Volunteer Ideas to Help Your Team Make a Difference

Are you looking for new and exciting ways for your team to give back? Do something that matters in your community with these 22 volunteer ideas that are perfect for corporate groups.

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14 Factors That Make Organizations Attractive to Employees in 2023 

In a professional landscape where employees are redefining their relationships with work and rethinking what they want from their employers, it’s essential that organizations align with their preferences in order to remain competitive in the employment market.

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13 Team Building Activities for CEOs & Senior Executives

From enhancing communication and collaboration to increasing problem-solving and critical thinking skills, the right team building activities for CEOs and senior executives can provide big benefits for the entire organization. 

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9 Must-Try Small Business Team Building Ideas

As the leader of a small business, ensuring your employees are engaged, inspired, and connected with one another should be a key priority—and that’s where these small business team building ideas come into play.

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32 Fun, Creative, and Challenging Team Building Activities for Teachers and Students

For students and teachers, getting reacquainted and re-energized is a great way to kick-start a successful schoolyear. Here's how team building can help.

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25 Return to the Office Activities, Incentives, and Gift Ideas  

If your organization is getting ready to bring your team back to the office, it’s important to recognize its potential impacts on employee engagement and take steps to make it a positive, exciting, and inspiring experience. We’ve rounded up a comprehensive list of activities, incentives, and welcome gifts to make the transition smooth and easy.

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