Whistler B.C. is known worldwide for its mountains, glaciers, lakes, forests, skiing, mountain biking and so much more. People flock

Beyond remembering the importance of gathering, we need to remind ourselves of the purpose of gathering. If we simply brought everyone back to the office just to have them answering emails and remaining in their cubicles all day, I think we can agree that it’d defeat the purpose of bringing everyone back.

Gatherings fulfil our primitive desires to feel like we’re a part of a larger collective. It has a huge positive psychological impact on our well-being and mood. It motivates us and gives us a sense of security. Ultimately, even if we’ve forgotten, being with others is a fundamental human need.

Although we’re just about one month into the new year at this point, returning to the office is shaping up to be one of the most important workplace trends of 2023. With crowds of major companies, including Goldman Sachs, Starbucks, Uber, Disney, Google, JP Morgan, and yes – Twitter – more firmly mandating return to office policies beginning this year, this will likely continue to be a recurring issue this year.

Looking for places to go and things to do when team building in BC? This list of venues and activities can get you started.

British Columbia is home to some of Canada’s best meeting and recreation areas. From the vibrant city of Vancouver, the charm of Victoria, and the epic scenery of Whistler you can find the right meeting location for any group or event.

Motivation. Just to be transparent with you from the get-go – this is a hard topic to write about. Motivating your team is a key part of every team leader’s job description, yet – if we’re honest – every single one of us struggles with this (unless you’ve been blessed with an amazing team, in which case, you’re probably not here reading this).

There are a myriad of books, articles and resources floating around about motivation. Really, there’s so much that it’s often hard to know exactly where to start and which strategies actually work. If you’re looking for a quick and simple 10-step plan to fix your team’s motivation problem, I’m sorry to say you might be out of luck.

Is that – ironically – demotivating? I’m so sorry – I promise that if you keep reading on, I have an idea that might make a difference.

Team building in Alberta is guaranteed to be lot’s of fun and outdoors! Alberta is booming and more and more people and businesses are locating there. Alberta is also a popular meeting and conference location for Canadian and international groups. The scenery provided by the Rocky Mountains is unmatched and can create a very special meeting environment. The areas of Calgary, Canmore, Banff and Jasper are the most popular locations for corporate meetings and conferences in Alberta. This area is truly a four-season destination with all you need for a great family holiday, a recreational adventure or a great team meeting or conference.