Think back to a moment when you felt appreciated and valued for something you did. How did that make you feel? Whether with your family, friends, or workplace, it is within our nature to seek praise and be rewarded for good behaviour. According to a recent study by Wildgoose, 40% of employees became less motivated to work and be productive due to a lack of recognition in their roles. This is why it is important to consider team incentive ideas to help boost morale and motivation in your workplace.
You can consider various employee incentives, from bonuses and employee perks to enjoyable experiences such as office parties and team incentive activities.
Experience-based incentives get employees out of the office, and doing something atypical and fun. There are many other options, but it’s important to allow your team to voice their thoughts on how they would like to be rewarded. We have found that there are specific aspects to focus on when it comes to successful employee incentive ideas: inspiring collaboration, fostering an environment for open communication and creating a work culture based on fun.
To help you choose the best ways to incentivise employees based on what they enjoy and what excites them, we have created a list of the Best Team Incentive Activities you and your team can enjoy.
1. Competitive and Fun Team Challenges
If you are just starting your journey to finding the best and most exciting team incentive event ideas, we have a range of Team Building Activities and Corporate Team Building Events with a mixture of physical and mental challenges… Why not have a look at our most popular events such as The Crystal Team Challenge, Soap Box Derby, Olympic Sports Day, It’s A Knockout, Company Fun Day, and GPS Treasure Hunt to get some inspiration?
Speak to a member of our team today for your bespoke quote and free venue-finding service.
2. Drinks and Food - A Hands-on Experience
Go beyond the usual drinks and food day out and choose a hands-on culinary workshop or cocktail-making activity. Not only are Cookery Team Building Activities a great creative incentive idea for employees to unwind and spend time with colleagues, but they also are a reward in itself to tuck into a juicy brownie or a saucy pasta dish. We have a range of different activities that will make your mouth water and create a sense of buzz and excitement in your office.
We recommend Cupcake Decorating and Bakeathon for a unique lunch hour with something delicious and sweet – who doesn’t love a little cake or biscuits? If you would prefer an evening event, consider Cocktail Making, Strictly Come Dining, Team Masterchef and Marks, Set, Cook!
3. Charity Team Building - Reward Your Team while making a difference!
Whether you’re looking to boost your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) or simply want to take your staff rewards and incentive ideas to the next level, take part in a Charity Team Building event that will give you the chance to make a real impact as well as give you a rewarding feeling.
Some of our most popular charity team-building events ensure that you and your team get to do something fun and out-of-the-ordinary but with a charitable twist. With our Charity Bike Build activity, you get to take part in a range of challenges and games with the aim of building bicycles that will be donated to children in Africa. Our Putt for Purpose team-building event combines the novelty fun of mini-golf with the rewarding feeling of donating food to a family in need.
For something more challenging and creative, we recommend Charity Bake Off, Paws for a Cause, Operation Supply Drop, and Gift of the Gab. Alternatively, try our brand new charity event, Sleep Pods, to protect the lives of homeless people in need of emergency shelter.
4. Company and Family Fun Days
Achieving that perfect work-life balance can be challenging. Perhaps your employees would like more time for their families or simply more time to do something exciting outside of work. It can be challenging to think of something out-of-the-ordinary after a long day at work, which is where we come in! Our team is on hand to help you create a bespoke event with a range of different activities that are suitable for your employees and/or family members of all ages. We will also help you work through all the logistical details so you can focus on the fun!
Our corporate away days are an excellent way to get out of the office to do something different and exciting. Speak to a member of our team, and let’s create your bespoke package with activities, challenges and games that suit your employees’ interests. We have something for every team with over 100 fun and unique activities in our portfolio.
Get in touch with a member of our team to start building your bespoke event package today!
5. A Day of Adventure in the City or the Countryside
Getting out of the office and into the heart of the action has become increasingly popular in team building over the years. With the added benefit of being out in nature, which is proven to be an incredible mood booster, you and your team can take part in a range of challenging and fun-filled team incentive events.
Challenge yourself in our Outdoor Adrenaline activity, guaranteed to get your heart racing. We have a range of action-packed activities that are guaranteed to bring your team closer together such as trying to achieve the fastest lap with road buggies, competing in a fast-paced game of Human Table Football, or even spending time with ducks as you herd them through a variety of obstacles.
If your team is more into puzzles and mental challenges, activities such as Go Mad in the Country, Black Taxi Treasure Hunt or our famous GPS Treasure Hunt might be the way to go! These adventurous activities are the perfect opportunity to get out of the office and do something that your employees may never get to experience on their own.
If you’d like to find the right fit activity for your team, get in touch today!
6. Sports Day - Bring Back the Nostalgia
Whether it be a classic sports day or a more wacky activity to take a break from the daily routine, physical activity has been proven to improve productivity and overall mood. Sports team-building events are also an opportunity to network with other colleagues and build strong relationships to take back into the workplace.
Some fun work incentive activities to increase morale during a fun-filled day are School Sports Day, The Games, Country Sports, and Olympic Sports Day.
Why not give your team something to remember and take away from the event? We provide bronze, silver, and gold medals, with the winning team receiving a bottle of bubbly!
Get in touch to find out how you can book with our team today.
7. Wellbeing & Energising Team Activities
As hard as we try as employers, it can be a challenge to stop any kind of stress in the workplace. This is why we have developed a strong portfolio of Wellbeing Team Activities that can allow your employees to unwind and step out of their usual work bubble.
The Haka event is a great way to learn something new and delve deeper into another culture, including where it came from and the stories handed down through generations. Taking it a step further, we have Haka workshops where you can learn more about yourselves with an Identity Workshop. With this workshop, you can provide your employees the space to learn about who they are, where they come from, and what they are willing to stand for or against, which is something they do not have the time or opportunity to do in the office. This interesting team incentive event is coached by one of our Maori-descent specialists who will teach your team the ways of the Haka.
For more seasonal activities, consider Wreath Making and Ice Carving which allow you to get creative even in the cold winter months when morale may be low.
8. Creative Team Activities
An imaginative team incentive activity can be a way to provide an outlet for your employees to express themselves outside of their weekly reports. We have a range of Creative Team Building activities that might be for you!
Masterpiece team building activity is a super way to boost morale and get your teammates working together. With a design of your choice, you and your team will need to work together to paint your team tiles that later come together into one big masterpiece that can be taken back to your office. Every time they walk past it, they can be reminded of a fun-filled and hilarious day full of colours, music and more!
If you’re looking to do something more hands-on, Chain Reaction is the choice for you. You can get a little more technical with your team by taking part in activities where you need to artfully piece together mechanical components. These components will then be joined together with other teams, to come together and create one smooth-flowing chain reaction.
Alternatively, get your dancing shoes on and become the zombies in Thriller Live! You will be taught the dance moves, have a chance to sing and get involved as you come together using this exciting team incentive event concept.
Get in touch to find out which activity you can get involved in!
9. Upgrade Your Office by Bringing the Extraordinary to Replace the Ordinary
Why not turn your office space into a hub of excitement and change your perspective for the day? With the majority of our indoor team-building activities, you will have the opportunity to bring the fun into your usual office environment. As a fully mobile events company, we travel to any location in the UK, handle all the logistics, provide the equipment, and even help organise your schedule to ensure everything runs smoothly on the day. Office team-building events are an innovative way to bring action into your workplace.
One activity that is perfect for any office space is our famous Under Pressure. It includes a range of fun time-based challenges, with a mixture of individual and team-based tasks!
Alternatively, it’s time to get silly in Master of the Tasks. With the flexibility of being able to play a range of activities whilst still in the office, this team-building event is guaranteed to provide a barrel of laughs.
Feeling like something a little more sweet and perhaps less competitive? Our Chocolate Making event allows you to let loose and try something unlike anything you’ve tried before. Not to mention the reward of some tasty treats that your usual afternoon Tesco run doesn’t give.
If you’d like to find out more about how we can bring the fun to you, get in touch today!
Planning a 2024 Team Away Day to Reward Your Employees?
Indoors, outdoors, at your office, or in the garden, make your 2024 team incentive day one to remember! Get involved with a range of exciting activities and challenges packed with fun and laughter. Our team can advise you on the best team incentive event ideas to suit your group.
