Integration of a group of employees is not an easy task. However, it is worth taking it seriously, because a well-coordinated, efficiently functioning team is the key to achieving spectacular successes on the market! Working together, you can do what you can't do alone. But how to ensure that all employees of the company get along well? What stages of integration do we distinguish?

An integrated team can do more - check the stages of integration

We hear a lot about the need to integrate employees. In many enterprises, cyclical meetings are organized parties and trips to which all members of the company's teams are invited. But why actually do that? What is the meaning of integration?

An uncoordinated group of employees has little chance of success in the industry. There is a bad, hostile atmosphere within the walls of the company. Communication is at a poor level. New disputes and conflicts arise all the time. As a consequence, the team does not perform its business tasks fully effectively, and the company loses money.

When we take care of proper integration, not only do the relations between employees strengthen and the atmosphere in the workplace improves, but also the chance of achieving spectacular success on the market increases. There are not many conflicts in a harmonious team. All disputes are resolved on an ongoing basis. Employees remain in friendly relations. They support each other. The company is dominated by cooperation, not competition. A well-coordinated team performs all professional duties efficiently and at the highest level, and thus the company's position in the industry improves.

And how to integrate the team? You can do it in three steps. The stages of integration include:

• daily habits,
• integration training and team building workshops,
• parties, trips and other pleasant activities.

The first stage of integration - corporate integration habits

Integration needs to be taken care of every day, not just on holidays. The integration of employees must start within the company's walls. Any parties or other events should only be a nice addition to everyday integration at work.

An interesting idea is the morning coffee in the company of employees. Every day, after coming to the company's headquarters, employees gather in a selected, spacious room (e.g. in a conference room) for a short meeting with delicious, aromatic coffee (or tea). Such a meeting is a great opportunity to talk about loose topics, tell interesting stories or laugh at jokes at the common table. Daily coffee not only brings employees closer together, but also gives them energy and sets them up positively for the whole day. As a consequence, the team works efficiently and efficiently, and the working atmosphere is cheerful and pleasant.

The first stage of integration is also a joint celebration of employees' birthdays, holidays or other important events. Sometimes all it takes is a short break from work to celebrate a special occasion. Cake in an employee group? Singing "Happy Birthday" for the birthday boy? Or maybe sharing the wafer just before the Christmas holiday? There are many possibilities! Such events do not require a lot of work and commitment, and can be a nice break from everyday company duties. And of course they are a great form of integration!

The second step – training and team building workshops

Once in a while, it is worth organizing integration training for employees. Integration workshops not only build friendly bonds and improve the atmosphere at work, but also help solve current problems and conflicts in the work team. Properly selected training conducted by an experienced trainer will increase the motivation of team members to work. In addition, it is a great way to improve communication between group members.

Team building workshops are recommended for larger group problems. These are special tasks aimed at building a strong, well-functioning team. As part of the workshops, you can organize company games with elements team building or have fun in the rope park. An interesting option are scenario games in which employees have to solve a mysterious puzzle together (e.g. a criminal one). Such tasks teach cooperation and effective communication. They show how to use the potential of each member of the work group, which can be very useful when performing everyday professional duties.

The second stage of integration should take place outside the company walls. The best place will be a hotel or a country house located in a picturesque location - somewhere in the midst of beautiful natural circumstances. In such a place it is easier to focus and fully detach from work duties. After the training or workshops, you can organize a crazy party for employees - the third stage of integration!

The last stages of integration, but no less important - integration events away from the company

Corporate events are one of the most popular forms of integration. Why? Because it is a great opportunity to talk on neutral ground about topics not related to work. Integration events bring employees closer together and build positive, friendly relations between them. It is also a great way to unwind from everyday life.

The third stage of integration can take a traditional form - e.g. a classic party with good food and music in the background. However, a much more interesting option is to organize a themed dance party - e.g. in a cowboy style. Such an event will certainly provide employees with a lot of unforgettable experiences!

A properly composed menu and refreshing drinks cannot be missed at a corporate event. There should also be pleasant music that will create an amazing atmosphere.

When organizing a party away from the employees' place of residence, it is necessary to provide them with comfortable accommodation. The advantage of the device parties in hotels, manor houses or other recreational facilities, it is possible to book cosily furnished rooms where employees will be able to rest after many hours of madness.

The above stages of integration are the key to a well-coordinated team that efficiently and effectively performs business tasks. This is an effective way to achieve success on the market!