It is said that satisfied employees are the best ambassadors of the company. But how to ensure their satisfaction? The atmosphere at work and relationships in the team are of great importance, which are nurtured primarily through integration. We present 3 forms of integration that will bring the best results.

Why is employee integration so important?

Every conscious employer is aware of the important role of integration. Integration is part of the so-called team buildingi.e. team building. It largely depends on it how relations between employees and on the employee-employer line will develop. Integration not only strengthens ties, but can also make work more varied, effectively motivate to act and awaken the willingness of employees to help each other.

Integration meetings eliminate tension in the team, relieve stress and build a friendly atmosphere. And as we know, it's better to work in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. A pleasant atmosphere at work is conducive to productivity - employees are more likely to engage in additional projects and thus contribute to the development of the company. An integrated team can do more! He can easily achieve the set goals, quickly solve any problems and be successful. 

Integration can have a clear impact on employee turnover rates. As we know, the satisfaction of individual employees depends not only on remuneration, working conditions and additional benefits. Good atmosphere at work is just as important. If an employee feels good in the company of his colleagues and has a good relationship with the boss, he becomes more attached to the company and does not feel the need to look for a new job.

However, for integration to bring the expected results, it must meet certain conditions. What integration methods are the most effective?

Effective forms of integration – successful integration, or what?

Integration, above all, must fit the team. Before you start planning an integration meeting, be sure to conduct a survey in which employees will be able to tell a bit about themselves, their interests and indicate which form of integration suits them best. If you run a small business, you can talk to each employee personally. Maybe one of them will give you a fantastic idea for integration?

You must be aware that you will certainly not be able to meet the expectations of every member of the company's crew. However, the most important thing is to choose the golden mean. When planning integration, take into account all factors, especially those that could exclude most people from participating in the integration meeting.

The best integration is on neutral ground. Yes, you can also integrate employees at work. In fact, it is an important area of operation of any team. However, it is not worth giving up on joint outings and trips. It is these forms of integration that bring the best results. Why? Because employees can be themselves. They can leave their corporate roles and show their other, private side, which is conducive to getting to know each other better and makes it easier to build friendly relations.

Last but not least, the determinant of successful integration is voluntary. Remember not to force anything! The “commanding” to participate in an integration meeting may have the opposite effect from the one measured. So how to encourage employees to take part in integration? First of all, you need to take care of an interesting program of the integration meeting. We present 3 forms of integration that will appeal to even the most demanding people.

3 forms of group integration 

Until recently corporate integration events they were mainly associated with feasting at a lavishly laid table. In the movies, integration trips are shown as crazy parties until dawn, where uncreated things happen. It's a miracle that employees return home safe and sound after such adventures! But does it really look like this? Today, integration is an important pillar of the functioning of every team. These are inspiring, interesting events, which - apart from strengthening bonds and relaxing the atmosphere - are to provide participants with great fun and amazing emotions that will generate a lot of great memories. What forms of integration always work?

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Dancing brings people together! It triggers emotions in us that make us feel positive and improve even the worst mood. That is why dance parties are one of the best forms of group integration. A classic party with lively music and good food is always a good idea. However, it is worth going a step further and organizing an event that will charm all invited guests. Theme party is a guarantee of great fun and great adventures. 

What leitmotif fits an integration event for employees? Our favorite is the Hawaiian party. At such an event garlands of tropical flowers, exotic fruits in various forms and artificial palm trees, which will give a substitute for the hot Hawaiian islands, cannot be missing. The main attraction of the event may be the limbo dance competition. Limbo, or dance under the currant, is a traditional Hawaiian game, consisting of walking under a special tube, which is set lower and lower. The winner is the person who shows the most creativity and a lot of flexibility.

Other integration ideas include:

• colorful disco in the style of the 80s with a disco ball, shiny outfits and the greatest hits of those years,
• costume ball in the style of the 1920s with dancing to the rhythm of smooth jazz and delicious cuisine typical of those times,
• Viva Las Vegas, an evening at the casino accompanied by luxurious drinks and carefully selected music.

An integration trip full of fascinating attractions 

The idea of organizing integration trips came to us from the west. Initially, the custom was practiced only in large corporations. Today, all companies that are aware of the great impact it has on the development of the company care about integration. 

Interesting two or three days employee trips not only will they allow employees to get to know each other better, but will also allow them to de-stress, give them motivation to act and a lot of positive energy.

As part of integration, you can take employees abroad or to one of the beautiful, attractive tourist regions in our country - e.g. in the picturesque Karkonosze Mountains. The trip must not miss interesting attractions that will fill the employees' time with great fun. The trip can be enriched with:

• visiting the nearby monuments,
• hiking in the picturesque surroundings,
• games and integration games – such as a paintball battle or a football tournament,
• inspiring culinary workshops, regional crafts, survival or other,
• barbecue or integration hearththeme party and other events.

Integration training tailored to the group 

Training is another effective form of employee integration. Integration trainings are meetings with a specially tailored program conducted by qualified trainers. Workshop programs are based on properly composed team building games and integration games. Training is learning through play, building relationships in an interesting, slightly different - but very effective - form. Integration training can focus on, among other things: on:

• building relationships in the newly formed team,
• strengthening the ties between employees who have been working together for a long time,
• learning to communicate effectively in a group,
• motivation to act.

Integration can bring many benefits. That's why it's worth taking care of! Using the above forms of integration, you will create a strong team that will work at top speed and achieve maximum results.