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Team Building and Wellness Days Matter in the Workplace
- Complete Gifts
- Mar 31
- 4 min read
Let’s face it—the workplace can sometimes feel like a hamster wheel. Deadlines, meetings, and the daily grind can take a toll on even the most enthusiastic teams. That’s why companies are increasingly turning to team-building activities and workplace wellness initiatives to keep their teams connected, motivated, and healthy. After all, happy employees make for stronger, more productive teams!
Team building isn’t just about trust falls and awkward icebreakers (thankfully). It’s about creating opportunities for colleagues to connect on a deeper level, work together in new ways, and share a few laughs along the way. Whether it’s an outdoor adventure, a cooking class, or a problem-solving escape room, team-building activities help employees:
Strengthen relationships: Spending time together outside the usual work environment fosters trust and camaraderie.
Improve communication: These activities encourage team members to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively.
Boost morale: A little fun goes a long way in keeping employees motivated and engaged.
Make your team-building efforts memorable with thoughtful gifts that tie into the experience. Here are a few ideas:
Personalized Journals: Encourage employees to reflect on their experience and jot down their ideas.
Portable Drinkware: Perfect for team hikes or outdoor adventures.
Branded T-Shirts or Hoodies: A wearable memento of the day that also promotes team spirit.
Mini Wellness Kits: Include essentials like hand sanitizers, lip balms, sunblock, and aromatherapy oils.
Snack Packs: Fuel the fun with healthy treats, granola bars, and other locally sourced healthy snacks. Why not give each employee a company branded cooler bag, packed to the brim with delicious healthy treats and something to drink.
Now, let’s talk wellness. Mental health isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a vital part of creating a supportive, productive work environment. Wellness days give employees the chance to reset, recharge, and prioritize their mental and physical health. And the best part? They’re also an opportunity to break down the stigma surrounding mental health.
Why Wellness Days Matter
Accessible Mental Health Support: By hosting wellness days, companies make mental health resources easily available to employees who might otherwise hesitate to seek help.
Reduce Burnout: A dedicated day to relax and rejuvenate can prevent stress from spiraling into full-blown burnout and alert employers to possible issues before they happen.
Foster a Supportive Culture: Normalizing conversations about mental health shows employees that their well-being truly matters. It is important for staff to feel safe to discuss mental health issues and not worry about being discriminated should they divulge something they are struggling with. These issues need to be normalised and not seen as something that needs to be kept a secret.
Activities for Workplace Wellness Days
Yoga or mindfulness sessions. Make sure there are branded yoga mats, and give each participant a T shirt, branded with a quirky tagline – something like, “Downward Dog at Work—Because Meetings Aren’t Stressful Enough” or “Yoga Class Survivor – Namaste in Bed Next Time”.
On-site or virtual counselling sessions. Include branded banners and tablecloths to point the employees in the right direction. Branded gazebos, with drop down walls, are a good idea, as they provide a bit of privacy for employees, as they chat to the professionals, about issues they may have.
Wellness workshops on topics like stress management and work-life balance.
Healthy cooking demos. Have some company branded aprons available for staff to use as they participate in these sessions, and branded lunch boxes for them to take home what they have cooked up, are always well received.
Quiet spaces for relaxation or meditation, with noise cancelling headphones, so that employees can zone out and relax to the max, as they listen to some soothing music or take part in guided meditation. Include some comfy cushions and a fluffy company branded blanket to add to the quiet, safe mood.
Wellness days are the perfect opportunity to pamper your team with gifts that promote health and relaxation. Consider:
Desk Plants: A touch of greenery can reduce stress and boost mood.
Self-Care Kits: Think candles, bath salts, hand cream, aroma therapy rolls to add to the wrists and soothing teas.
Fitness Bands: Encourage movement and exercise with stylish activity trackers or pedometers and give a prize for the person who has the most steps during a certain period.
Aromatherapy Diffusers: Promote relaxation with calming scents.
Gratitude Journals: Help employees reflect on the positives and practice mindfulness.
The Ripple Effect
Investing in team building and wellness isn’t just about the short-term benefits; it’s about creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to do their best work. By strengthening bonds through team-building activities and prioritizing mental health with wellness initiatives, you’re laying the foundation for a healthier, happier, and more connected team.
So, whether it’s a team scavenger hunt or a much-needed wellness day, don’t forget to add a thoughtful company branded corporate gift to the mix. Because at the end of the day, it’s the little things—the moments of connection and care—that make the biggest impact.
Connect with Complete Gifts and we will assist with gifts which are perfect for your team building events and your corporate wellness days.
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