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Have You Ever Thought Like This?

• “Just let HR organize a team-building event. That should be enough.”
• “As long as employees get to go on a trip or play games together, that’s all we need.”
• “We don’t have the budget for professionals. Let HR or employees handle it themselves.”

If your organization thinks this way, you might be missing a golden opportunity to build true employee engagement.
Team building is not just an HR responsibility – it’s a strategic initiative that requires leadership support to drive real impact.
 
Employee Engagement: The Heart of a Strong Organization

What is Employee Engagement?
Employee engagement refers to the level of emotional and psychological commitment employees have toward their organization and work.

Why is Engagement Important?

• A Gallup study found that companies with high engagement levels see a 21% increase in productivity and a 59% reduction in turnover.
• However, the problem is: “If team-building activities are poorly executed or simply left to HR, employees may see them as a ‘chore’ rather than an ‘opportunity’ to connect with their company.”

 
Why Letting HR Handle Team Building Alone Is a Problem

1. HR Becomes the Organizer, Not a Participant
According to employee engagement principles, employees feel most engaged when everyone is equally involved. But when HR is solely responsible for organizing activities, they become event managers rather than participants.

 The Right Approach:

• Allow HR to participate as employees, not just as event coordinators.

2. Leaders Must Be Involved, Not Just Delegate to HR
Employee engagement happens when employees see that leaders genuinely care. If CEOs, senior executives, and team leaders do not participate, employees may think:

• “The company doesn’t really value team building.”
• “This is just an HR initiative, not something leadership cares about.”
• “We’re having fun, but our leaders aren’t interested.”

The Right Approach:

• Leaders should actively participate in team-building events to set an example and motivate employees.

3. HR May Lack Expertise in Designing Effective Team Building
Building engagement requires the right process – it’s not just about organizing fun activities. The issue is that HR may not have direct experience in team development, leading to:

• Activities that are just “games” with no real impact on workplace collaboration.
• A lack of measurable results or alignment with company goals.
• Employees enjoy the event but return to the same old working habits with no real change.

The Right Approach:

• Hire professional facilitators who understand employee engagement and can design activities that align with organizational objectives.

4. HR-Led Events May Lack Neutrality
Employee engagement thrives when employees feel a sense of fairness. However, if HR designs activities, there can be issues such as:

• Events tailored more toward certain groups rather than benefiting the entire organization.
• Some employees feeling disconnected: “This activity doesn’t involve me.”
• A lack of external perspective to ensure neutrality.

The Right Approach:

• Work with team-building experts who can design activities that are inclusive and relevant to all employees.

5. HR-Led Team Building Often Lacks Follow-Up
Engagement is not about a one-day activity – it requires follow-up and long-term impact. When HR is responsible, the process often lacks structured measurement and follow-through, leading to:

• Employees enjoying the event for one day, but everything returns to normal afterward.
• No assessment of whether the activities actually improved teamwork or workplace behaviors.
• The company spending money without seeing tangible results.

The Right Approach:

• Choose a team-building provider with structured measurement processes and follow-up to track the impact of activities.

 
RYD: Your Trusted Partner in Team Building for Employee Engagement

At RYD, we believe that team building is not just HR’s job – it’s a corporate strategy that requires leadership support.
Professional facilitators who understand the principles of employee engagement.
Customized activities tailored to your organization – not just generic team-building packages.  Structured impact measurement to track real results and ensure long-term improvement.
Don’t let team building become just “HR’s task” – make it a strategic tool for building a strong company culture.

Contact RYD Today! www.RYDventures.com
A strong company starts with a strong team!