A report from Gallup shows that only 13% of employees across the globe are engaged in their work. This number is seriously concerning for businesses, at a time where employee retention is absolutely critical. So how can we drive this figure?
The Difference Between A Leader And A Manager
There are four character traits that define a “leader”, rather than a “manager” and everyone who has the responsibility for managing teams of people should consider developing these traits in order to be respected as a true leader within the organisation.
Nine Critical Tips For Better Team Building
Having a successful business requires the employees to come together and work well as teams. The more cohesive and effective the team, the greater the productivity back into business. Building a successful team doesn’t just happen automatically, and nor is it a matter of hiring the right people (though that’s also important). Building an effective […]
Team building delivering value within the workplace
In this video, Stu Robertson, CEO at Team Up Events says the traditional perception of team building is changing as organisations see the merits of using it as part of their employee engagement and development program.
Investing In Your Staff | Be Challenged CEO Magazine Feature
Six years ago, Be Challenged Managing Director, Oliver Sheer, and Director of Operations, Kingsley Seale, purchased the company. Having been friends and colleagues through much of their life, the two realised that a missing part of many businesses is the ability for teams to work closely and collaboratively to drive greater results. Their story, and […]
Company Team Building Games
Games are not just entertaining; they are highly engaging, too. They inspire the mind, improve mood, and are one of the most natural ways in which humans learn things. One of the best things that you can do to help build your team morale, cohesion, and effectiveness is
Taronga Zoo Corporate Team Building Scavenger Hunt
Be Challenged has developed Sydney Safari at Taronga Zoo, the ultimate scavenger hunt around the Zoo using iPads and the new Go Team GPS app which is taking the team building world by storm. Many people choose Taronga Zoo to hold their corporate event or conference and the Sydney Safari program is the perfect accompaniment […]
Is Social Media Bad For Building Relationships?
I was recently watching a segment about Facebook on the ABC and as you can imagine there were a number of differing views and opinions on the position that social media plays in our lives.
CASE STUDY – Gamification leads to better participation at events
You hear it everywhere, NO MORE power point slides, we need to create interactive sessions. I mean everyone seemed to agree at the latest MEA conference when Eric De Groot said we need to make our meetings full of participants, NOT audiences.
Australia’s Best Place To Work!
How do you create the best place to work? Learning from the team at Atlassian, who just took out the number 1 spot on the BRW Best Place To Work list for 2014, my first response would be don’t preserve your culture: add to it!