{"id":7245,"date":"2018-12-19T19:00:43","date_gmt":"2018-12-19T17:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.efrontlearning.com\/blog\/?p=7245"},"modified":"2019-01-03T15:50:20","modified_gmt":"2019-01-03T13:50:20","slug":"corporate-team-building-ideas-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.efrontlearning.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/corporate-team-building-ideas-christmas.html","title":{"rendered":"The 5 Most Festive Team Bonding Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"
You\u2019ve been working hard at upskilling your staff<\/a> all year. But as 2018 comes to a close, it might be time to take a more festive approach. How can you do that? By investing in fun team bonding activities.<\/p>\n

Among its benefits, team building has been known to increase employee morale and develop skills like communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution.\u00a0Of course, it\u2019s a great way to create a strong culture of collaboration, too. But coming up with fun company activities for the festive season isn\u2019t always easy, especially when your employees are culturally and religiously diverse.<\/p>\n

So, while putting on Santa hats and hanging Christmas trinkets around the office might seem like a festive idea, there\u2019s always a risk of alienating employees who don\u2019t celebrate Christmas. Don\u2019t worry! Here are 5 corporate team building ideas you can use so that all your employees can enjoy a little festive spirit this season.<\/p>\n

Corporate team building ideas for diverse teams<\/h2>\n

There are lots of activities you can use with your staff. Here are 5 of the most popular ones, that will surely include all your team members.<\/p>\n

1. Have a potluck dinner<\/h3>\n

In simple terms, a potluck can be a fun work event where attendees bring food to be shared with everyone. Ditch the fancy restaurant reservation this year and encourage employees to contribute a dish of their choice instead.<\/p>\n

Consider adopting a cultural theme where each employee or team recreates a dish that\u2019s unique to their ethnicity or religion. Whether Christmas turkey, Hanukkah latkes or Diwali mithai, use the opportunity to get employees indulging in a taste sensation while also learning about each other.<\/p>\n

The great thing about a potluck is that it\u2019s more than just food and a party. This activity offers employees the opportunity to share and learn about each other on a deeper level. This, in turn, contributes towards a diverse, thriving and culturally accepting company.<\/p>\n

2. Ongoing festive activities<\/h3>\n

Sometimes holiday fun doesn\u2019t need to be commemorated by one big event, but rather a sequence of smaller icebreakers that help keep the festive cheer alive. So, consider planning inexpensive microevents that contribute towards team bonding.<\/p>\n

Some fun company event ideas include:<\/p>\n