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and how you can develop your strengths to work together toward a common goal can be a
reach your highest potential. bonding experience. From online escape rooms
to fundraising initiatives, team competitions can
WAYS TO HELP CREATE improve trust, communication and cohesion.
A COLLABORATIVE CULTURE
Setting the tone for workplace collaboration 4. Offer other ways to succeed.
needs to come from the top, but administrative Some personalities just aren’t competitive
professionals have a vital role to play. and will disengage from situations where they
Support staff are the backbone of any office have to win or lose. These individuals need
and are often responsible for organizing social to be given clear personal goals that stretch
events and helping create a positive working their abilities without measuring their success
environment. Away days and team-building against others.
events might be on hold right now, but there
are still plenty of ways to encourage healthy When competition is channeled skillfully, it can
competition. drive excellence at work. On the other hand,
if everyone is rewarded equally — regardless
1. Keep it lighthearted. The stresses and strains of performance — it can result in a culture of
of everyday life (let alone during a pandemic) mediocrity. Individuals need to be allowed to
mean we all need a bit more fun. Competition shine in a fair and structured way. Recognizing
that’s exciting and engaging — with no effort and achievement in line with company
serious consequences — can create a sense core values helps all staff members stay
of camaraderie. Whether it’s a virtual quiz or focused on goals and working together to
scavenger hunt, keep the prize small to avoid achieve them.
any resentment.
2. Encourage wellness challenges. With
OfficeTeam, the nation’s leading staffing
workers largely confined to home offices, a
service specializing in the temporary
competition that gets people moving can boost
placement of highly skilled administrative
mental and physical well-being. From walking and office support professionals.
challenges to stair-climbing contests, getting OfficeTeam has more than 300 locations
employees away from their screens will help worldwide and offers online job search
make everyone feel better. services at roberthalf.com/officeteam.
3. Get in groups. Encouraging colleagues to
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