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
The What, Why, and How of Developing Emotional Intelligence for Leaders
Emotional intelligence for leaders is what makes the difference between being good and being great which is why developing it should be a key priority for organizations.
CASE STUDY: Stemcell Brightens Up the Holiday Season for its Cross-Departmental Team with a Virtually-Hosted Team Building Activity
When Stemcell was looking for a way to celebrate the holidays, lift its team members’ spirits, and help connect cross-departmental teams during the pandemic, they contacted us to help host the perfect team building activity.
The Top Trends in Team Building and Training for 2021
Our in-house experts weigh in on the trends you can expect to see in team building and training and development in 2021.
Hiring During a Crisis: Tips for Recruiting, Interviewing, and Onboarding Employees During COVID-19
With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing businesses across the world to modify the way they operate, the process of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new staff has undergone a significant overhaul. Here’s how 12 real-world business leaders adapted.
How to Support Mental Health at Work During These Precarious Times
Your staff are vital to the success of your organization. And, as guest contributor Samantha Peters explains, providing them with continuing education opportunities is a great way to show your appreciation and invest in their personal and professional growth.
32 Essential Executive Assistant Tools for 2021
Being an executive assistant is by no means an easy task. It requires you to be a master of all trades, often wearing many hats all in the same day. That’s why having access to executive assistant tools for your most common daily tasks can be a lifesaver.
How to Help Your Team Tackle Remote Meeting Fatigue
Too many virtual meetings cause “Zoom fatigue.” Here are some tips on how to avoid this problem and have a productive day.
89 Team Building Quotes to Inspire Your Workgroup
Your employees are key to the success of your business and if you’re looking for ways to inspire them, we’ve got some team building quotes that just might do the trick.
Tips for Creating Employee Continuing Education Programs in a Remote Work Setup
Your staff are vital to the success of your organization. And, as guest contributor Samantha Peters explains, providing them with continuing education opportunities is a great way to show your appreciation and invest in their personal and professional growth.
6 Simple Steps for Planning a Virtual Team Building Activity
Despite their recent skyrocket in popularity, the idea of planning a virtual team building might be a head-scratcher for many event planners. But with these six steps, it doesn't have to be difficult.
6 Effective Ways to Measure Employee Engagement [Plus Why It’s Important for Your Business]
Employee engagement is a critical metric for supporting the success of an organization and its staff, but it isn't always intuitive or easy to measure. In this article from guest contributor Kelly Barcelos, you'll learn why employee engagement is so important and how you can measure it in your organization.
Brand New Virtual Team Building Activity: Holiday Hijinks
We’re launching our brand-new virtual team building activity, Holiday Hijinks, so that you and your team can celebrate the holiday season together – whether in-person or remotely.
Work Burnout is Real: 8 Tips to Create Healthy Workplaces for Employees
Financial wellness plays a critical role in employee wellbeing. In this article, you'll learn why, plus three ways you can implement it at your company.
Transitioning to Remote Work: How 4 Businesses Handled It with Their Teams
Five business leaders explain why they transitioned their company to full-time remote work, how they've maintained employee engagement and culture, and how it's impacted their business.
CASE STUDY: Greenfield Global Uses Express Team Building to Boost Morale and Camaraderie During a Challenging Project
When Greenfield Global gathered a team of its A-Players to undertake a massive, challenging project, they knew it was important to build rapports among colleagues, encourage collaboration, and have some fun together.
3 Ways to Support Employee Financial Wellness Amid the Global Health Crisis
Financial wellness plays a critical role in employee wellbeing. In this article, you'll learn why, plus three ways you can implement it at your company.
4 Attainable Ways to Help Your Business Ride Out the Pandemic
Navigating the COVID-19 pandemic as a small business owner isn't easy. But with these four tips, you can begin to recover both your confidence and profits.
CASE STUDY: How Microsoft’s Azure Team Used Virtual Team Building to Lift Spirits During the COVID-19 Pandemic
With a global pandemic taking a heavy toll on employee morale, we helped Microsoft’s Azure team get reconnected and reengaged with a fun and light-hearted virtual team building activity.
CASE STUDY: AmeriCorps Equips 90 Temporary Staff Members for Success with Midyear Virtual Group Training Sessions
When AmeriCorps set out to ensure its temporary members were equipped for success following their work terms, they contacted us to provide virtual corporate skills training sessions.
Tips to Improve Employee Engagement During COVID-19
Are you looking for ways to improve employee engagement during COVID-19? This guest post from iDashboards covers the importance of employee engagement during these difficult times and detailed tips for improving it.
CASE STUDY: How MyZone Used Virtual Team Building to Boost Employee Morale During COVID-19
How do you help maintain a positive company culture amid an unprecedented global pandemic? Here's how we helped MyZone do it with virtual team building.
A New Hire Checklist for Successful Employee Onboarding
Effective employee onboarding can positively impact your business in a number of ways, including higher levels of retention and engagement. Find out how you can put together a new hire checklist for best success.
ONLINE GUIDE: How to Manage Rapid Business Growth
Rapid company growth can make it challenging for small businesses to effectively transition to a larger organization since there are so many moving parts. Find out how you can support your entire team and successfully manage this monumental shift in your business.
5 Ways to Earn Employee Loyalty that Lasts
Strong employee loyalty and retention can help bolster office morale and your bottom line. Find out five effective strategies you can use to help keep your team happy, engaged, and working at your company.
7 Tips for Making Workplace Collaboration a Positive Experience
Collaboration in the workplace is a necessity for any successful business. Find out seven effective ways to ensure working with your colleagues is both productive and enjoyable.