September 23, 2024

Top 10 Fun Toronto Corporate Event Ideas to Boost Team Spirit

While the idea of a work "family" can create a sense of belonging and loyalty, it can also lead to discomfort and blurred boundaries. Some employees may find it awkward to refer to their colleagues as family, especially if they prefer to keep their professional and personal lives separate. Learn more.
August 18, 2024

Top 10 Fun Toronto Team Building Activities to Boost Team Spirit

Looking to strengthen the bonds within your team while exploring all the amazing offerings the city of Toronto has to offer? Here’s our awesome list of what we think are the Top 10 Fun Toronto Team Building Activities (including a unique experience we offer with our PLAYshops!). Read more.
May 1, 2024

Authenticity Unleashed💫: Let’s Make Work Fun Again!

Psychological safety is crucial for effective teams. It fosters a culture where everyone feels comfortable being themselves, contributing their unique skills. Embrace vulnerability, celebrate diversity, and encourage play to create a workplace where authenticity reigns supreme. See our Psychological Safety PLAYshop for more! 🌟
March 21, 2024

Empathy: the Heart of Strong Teams

Empathy is vital for a thriving workplace. It fosters understanding, support, and stronger relationships, resulting in higher motivation and better outcomes. Three stages of empathy are cognitive, emotional, and compassionate empathy. To develop these, teams can engage in activities like storytelling, active listening, empathy mapping, role-playing, mentorship, and team-building.
December 15, 2023

Top 10 Reasons Your Team Needs Team Building in 2024

The dynamics of work are shifting, placing mental health, flexibility, and employee expectations at the forefront, making team building, trust, connection and FUN more important than ever. Here’s a list of the top 10 reasons we think your team needs a team building plan for 2024. Read more.
October 26, 2023

Is Your Leadership Team Paying Attention to Psychological Safety?

When you think of the steps it takes to lead a team, you’re probably thinking about setting strategic direction or making critical decisions. But, leadership is also about creating an environment where employees feel safe, valued, and empowered to contribute their best work. Learn more.
October 19, 2023

Some Teams Thrive; Some Falter: The Role of Psychological Safety in the Workplace

Psychological safety means an environment where team members can confidently inquire, make mistakes, contribute, and challenge ideas without the fear of negative consequences. It builds a culture of trust and open communication, and creates a place where team members feel safe to express their thoughts, creating a cohesive, innovative, and successful team. Read more.
August 1, 2023

AHA’s, Woohoo’s, and Huh’s: 3 Outcomes That Will Transform Your Team Learning

AHA's, Woohoo's, and Huh's - the three outcomes that can transform any team's learning experience. Discover how these outcomes can inspire change, celebrate success, and spark curiosity, leading to innovative solutions and positive teamwork.
June 29, 2023

How a Sandbox Can Help Drive Workplace Innovation

We’ve seen amazing and unexpected results from injecting a sense of fun and joy into corporate teams. Here's how finding your sandbox and scampering your way to innovation can empower your team through the power of play.