“Age isn’t as big a driver of tech resistance as many people believe, says Gerald Kane, lead author of “The Technology Fallacy,” a book based on a four-year survey of 16,000 participants with Deloitte and MIT Sloan Management Review. Some 76% of people in their 50s say it’s very important to work for an employer that is a technology leader. That’s not much less than people in their 20s who say the same thing, the study shows.”
Read MoreCompared to those who do not consistently feel recognized at work, people who do feel recognized at work are:
- 2.6x more likely to think that promotions are fair
- 2.2x more likely to say innovative thinking is embraced
- 2.0x more likely to say people here are willing to go above and beyond
Read MoreA global study from Qualtrics recently found “Two out of five (41.6%) of respondents said that their mental health has declined since the COVID-19 outbreak. The number of people who rated the state of their mental health in the lowest range (3 or under on a 10-point scale) has doubled since the outbreak began.”
Read More“Neuroscience supports the idea that changing habits is greatly assisted by changing atmosphere,” Hoffman says. By allowing employees to get out of the office and engage in activities that are outside their normal sphere, they are prone to seeing their co-workers in a different light. And when this happens, they are more likely to bond on an interpersonal level.”
Read MoreYeah yeah yeah, we know. Well thanks to lockdown #6 we were off again, but now we’re on again! The good news is this time vaccinations are in play which means we’re up and running for good!
We can’t wait to have you back and to get out there again, so give us a call on 1300 524 523 or shoot us an email at info@theamazingteamchallenge.com and get your team back together for some fun in the sun.
Read MoreDelivering on the employee experience is HR’s top priority, and 58% of organizations are redesigning to become more people-centric. Yet, only 27% of executives believe employee experience will yield a business return. And, even though 61% of employees trust their employer to look after their well-being and 48% of executives rank it as a top workforce concern, only 29% of HR leaders have a health and well-being strategy.
Read MoreExciting news this week as we announce the return of our Live events! We’re thrilled to be back and connecting you and your workplace through fun, dynamic and engaging events :)
Get in touch with us today at info@theamazingteamchallenge.com or give us a call on 1300 524 523
Read MoreWith the circumstance we find ourselves in, we’re able to break down the barriers of normal “meetings”, use the platforms in a new, fun and dynamic way and create an environment that allows colleagues to build relationships and connection through an engaging shared experience. It’s creating a change to the normal day-to-day procedures and allowing employees to let their hair down.
Read MoreTime’s have been tough and our Live events stopped when Covid came along back in March. But we’re thrilled to announce our new virtual team building event; The Hollywood Hunt! It’s an online Escape Room delivered through Zoom, and we can’t wait to get you involved. Check out the teaser video to see what you could expect!
Read MoreCurrent times make it tough to really engage with our employees and co-workers. We long for a time again when we can be in the same room. But as a result, engaging, inspiring and creating a positive environment for employees has never been so important. A team building event builds practical skills for workers to apply, but it also tells them their needs, mental state and wellbeing are also being considered. Team building games and activities are a great way to break up the grind, change the scenery [even if it’s virtual!] and give a whole new, engaging experience. It’s fun!
Read More“We’ve found that three of Hackman’s conditions—a compelling direction, a strong structure, and a supportive context—continue to be particularly critical to team success. In fact, today those three requirements demand more attention than ever. But we’ve also seen that modern teams are vulnerable to two corrosive problems—“us versus them” thinking and incomplete information. Overcoming those pitfalls requires a fourth critical condition: a shared mindset.”
Read MoreAccording to this article from Deakin Co, building a team is covered by five key elements:
Communication, Delegation, Efficiency, Ideas & Support.
The Covid numbers are going up in Melbourne, and that means no signs ahead of the lockdown easing..... BUT its Friday, and that means two things: It's almost the weekend, and it's time for some team building fun with a #RonaRiddle!
We’ll have you back out there on one of our Amazing Races as soon as we can, till then, good luck with this weeks riddle.
Read More“The ability to foster interpersonal relationships, establish trust and communicate clearly are all crucial skills for an effective leader. A leader without the ability to connect with their team will inevitably fail in the long term, while valuable team members will likely jump ship in the short term.”
Read MoreWell, we weren't exactly sure how long we'd be running these riddles, but it looks like it’s for another 6 weeks at least! Back in iso? Time to Team Build with another 'Rona Riddle!
Read MoreResearch by US firm Gartner shows a staggering 70 per cent of mistakes in business are due to poor communication. Meanwhile technology market research firm The Radicati Group's latest Email Statistic Report states a third of emails go unopened.
Read MoreSomething to keep your mind occupied at the end this week! Team Building isn't easy when we're all separated, but this is an easy solution to start off any online meeting! Good luck!
Read MoreTeam building over Zoom? Easy! Its not quite one of our Amazing races, but it’s a great way to start your Friday meeting! Here's week three of our "Rona Riddles :)
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