Many companies are looking for methods to make the Return-To-Office (RTO) transition simpler and less stressful for workers who have worked remotely for so long. Many people will return to the office chairs in the workplace after experiencing much worry and stress related to their jobs throughout the pandemic.
It’s good to know that you’re not alone in trying to ease the transition back to work for your staff. If you want your RTOs to get off to a good start, consider implementing some of the suggestions on this list to make workers’ transition back to work smooth and pleasant.
Team building exercises can help revive the office culture after the pandemic by strengthening employee bonds. Because employee disengagement is a serious problem, you should utilize every means at your disposal to re-engage unhappy workers and retain them on staff.
Return-To-Office Team Building Ideas
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Show-And-Tell
Many others saw the lockdown as a chance to get involved in formerly unknown passions. You may give your staff a 45-minute break in the middle of the day and have them demonstrate how they passed the time at home. Anything from a newly mastered instrument to pictures of the family pet is fair game. The possibilities are endless.
Volunteering Day
Getting away from the office table and doing something else may be productive. Holding a volunteer day is a great way to bring your staff together while showcasing the company’s commitment to the community. Thanks to this team-building exercise, word of your company’s charitable deeds may spread like wildfire.
First, decide where you’d want to volunteer. You may support a good cause by donating to a local animal shelter, food pantry, or other organization. Collaboration may take further by voting on the best course of action. Another option is to divide the organization into smaller teams or departments and assign each one a particular cause.
Find out when and where your group will serve, and then block off some time in the workday.
Raffles
As a general rule, presents are well received. Organizing a company raffle is another exciting and thoughtful approach to showing your appreciation for your staff. Presents need not break the bank. A gift card to a neighborhood coffee shop, a basket of baked goods, a handmade quilt, a novel, a calendar, or even a tumbler are all suitable options.
Raffles are fun for everyone, and they may be even more effective when combined with other icebreaker activities like a quiz night or a puzzle to get everyone on the team involved.
Raffles may be held in person or digitally, giving you the flexibility to include even the most geographically dispersed team members.
Karaoke and Movie Nights
Set up a movie screening in the conference room after hours by bringing in some seats and a projector. Have some snacks and beverages and a few movie suggestions for the staff to vote on.
You may also have your team gather in the break room, where you can play some music. They have the option of singing or sitting back to enjoy the show. Whatever the case may be, everyone there is guaranteed to have a good time.
If you want to encourage teamwork and socialization among your workers, buy some pizza or another takeaway favorite.
Scavenger Hunts
Scavenger hunts are fun for people of all ages. These games may be as straightforward or intricate as you choose.
Try thinking of a neighborhood scavenger hunt that your staff can participate in. Drop down hints or puzzles to local establishments and landmarks. Working together to solve the puzzle can help teams develop certain qualities. This team-building exercise may benefit from a time constraint. After the scavenger hunt, you may all get together for lunch.
If you’ve recently relocated your workplace during a pandemic, or you simply don’t have the time or money to put together such a massive jigsaw, you may make it simple. Keep the treasure hunt local to the office and have lunch delivered instead of having it take place in the middle of the city.
Sharing Playlists
It might also be enjoyable to compile a team playlist of everyone’s favorite music by asking for suggestions from the staff. One idea is to have an office “dance party” or virtual meeting every so often, with a different employee serving as DJ.
Letting The Team Choose
Call a meeting and encourage participation by all employees in brainstorming activities that might serve as team-building exercises. Giving everyone on the team a say in the events will make them feel their opinions matter. Additionally, they will be more inclined to participate in the planned events.
