In 2024, you laid the groundwork for a happier, more connected team through appreciation, trust, flexibility, and a shared sense of purpose. But here’s the thing: workplace happiness isn’t a one-and-done achievement. It’s an ongoing effort. As you’ve been strengthening your team, new challenges have crept in, quietly chipping away at morale and productivity.

These challenges aren’t always obvious, but their impact is undeniable. Top performers burn out. Remote workers drift. Constant change wears people down. Left unchecked, these roadblocks could slow your momentum in 2025.

The good news? With the right approach, you can break through these barriers and keep your team engaged, motivated and thriving.

At Be Challenged, we help teams like yours, build lasting cycles of growth, connection and resilience. Let’s break down the three biggest hurdles of 2025 and keep the positive cycle going.

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1. Change Fatigue: When Agility Turns Into Exhaustion

Every business wants to innovate, adapt and stay ahead. But when change feels never-ending; leadership shifts, restructuring and new strategies, it can leave employees feeling like they’re standing in quicksand. Almost half of the workforce reports feeling fatigued, and burnout is costing Australian businesses $7 billion in lost productivity every year.

Change itself isn’t the problem. It’s how teams experience it. Without the right tools, uncertainty leads to disengagement. Luckily, we can help fix this.

Our Growth Mindset Workshop is a proactive step toward adaptability, helping teams embrace challenges before they become roadblocks, while our Change Management Workshop provides the tools to navigate uncertainty with confidence. From here you can pair it with an experiential program like Bean Around the World, Peak Performance, or River Runner to reinforce adaptability through action.

The bottom line? Change doesn’t have to drain your team, it can empower them.

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2. Resource Constraints: When Workloads Outpace Wellbeing

Budget cuts. Leaner teams. Bigger expectations. Sound familiar? Many businesses are asking their people to do more with less, but when workloads keep rising without the right support, stress levels spike, engagement drops and burnout follows.

Burnout has gone from a personal battle to a workplace red flag. With Australia’s Right to Disconnect law now in place, businesses have a legal and ethical responsibility to ensure employees aren’t expected to be “always on.” But here’s the challenge: just because employees have the right to switch off, doesn’t mean they know how, or feel empowered to do so.

Leadership plays a critical role here, encouraging employees to set boundaries, take real breaks and disconnect after hours. It isn’t just good practice, it’s essential for long-term performance. Helping your team find sustainable ways to reset both in and out of the office will lead to higher engagement, stronger performance and better retention.

If this is starting to resonate with you, we’d recommend checking out our range of workshops and programs to help you get back on track. Our Harnessing Innovation to Thrive Under Pressure Workshop teaches teams how to do more with less, without sacrificing their wellbeing. Pair it with an experiential program like Global Innovation Game, Essence of Excellence, or Atmosphere to turn problem-solving into a competitive advantage.

Or, tackle stress head-on with our Managing Stress at Work Workshop, then reinforce it with an active program like Beat the Box, The Infinite Loop, Go Team, or Survivor to help teams build resilience in a high-energy way.

Key takeaway? Productivity doesn’t come from pushing harder. It comes from working smarter and protecting your team’s energy.

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3. Remote Work Disconnect: When Flexibility Creates Friction

Remote work has been a game-changer for flexibility and work-life balance. But without enough face-to-face interaction, teams can start to feel like isolated individuals rather than a cohesive unit. When spontaneous connections fade, misalignment, disengagement, and lower performance follow.

When teams aren’t physically together, you can’t rely on proximity to keep people engaged. You have to lead with influence, not just authority. Human connection doesn’t happen by accident, it needs to be built with intention through clear communication, regular check-ins and a culture of trust.

If leading remotely feels like a challenge, we’ve got the perfect workshop for you. Our Leading with Influence Workshop is designed to help leaders build stronger connections, create alignment, and keep teams engaged, no matter where they are. Pair it with our virtual or face-to-face experiences to reinforce those leadership skills in action.

Our hot take? Remote teams need leaders who make connection a priority.

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Why This Matters More Than Ever

People don’t just stay for a paycheck; they stay for purpose, connection, and growth. If they don’t find it with you, they’ll find it somewhere else.

That’s why building your buzz is more than just a feel-good concept. It’s the energy that fuels engagement, retention and performance. When your team feels energised, connected and empowered, that buzz spreads, boosting morale, strengthening company culture and even shaping how customers experience your brand.

And we’re here to help you make it happen!

Whether you’re looking for a Kick Start with a one-off team-building session, a way to Come Together through engaging offsites, a chance to Grow Together with development programs, or a long-term plan for Staying Connected, we have the right approach for you, wherever you are in your team happiness journey.

Remember, the best teams are built with intention. Reach out to us today and let’s do this together.

Regards,
Simon Piltz
Be Challenged | Head of Sales