Getting Onboarding Right
What if the secret lies in team building?
Welcoming a new team member is about so much more than handing over a badge, a laptop and an employee handbook. It’s a pivotal moment that can feel daunting for a new hire, yet one that busy teams sometimes rush through as they juggle day-to-day priorities. And yet, those first few days can make all the difference.
At Teamway, we often say that great performance comes from moving forward together. And that journey starts on day one.
Getting to know the person behind the role
One of the first challenges of successful onboarding is building connections. Breaking the ice early helps new hires feel comfortable, find their place and start building relationships with their colleagues.
At Teamway, our Together team-building experience is a perfect fit. Rather than relying on traditional team-building activities, Together brings people together through a series of strategic, collaborative challenges, with teams reshuffled for each new game. This keeps things fresh and gives everyone the chance to meet and connect with as many colleagues as possible in a short space of time.
As the games unfold, barriers begin to come down naturally. Job titles and hierarchies take a back seat, giving people the chance to discover the person behind the role. It’s a great way to build genuine connections and lay the foundations for the trust that makes teams work well together.
Turning play into everyday practice
Having fun is a great start, but it’s only part of the picture. For the experience to have a lasting impact, participants need to be able to connect what they learn during the games with the realities of working together.
That’s why every challenge ends with a group debrief. Together, participants reflect on what went well, what could have been done differently and which skills helped them achieve their goal.
These shared insights are incredibly valuable. They help participants draw clear, practical links between the challenges they’ve faced and their day-to-day work. The result? People leave with more than just great memories. They take away practical communication skills and fresh perspectives they can put to use at work the very next day.
Our advice: keep the momentum going
Team spirit shouldn’t stop when the games end. It continues to grow in the informal moments when people can relax, chat and get to know one another beyond their professional roles.
Pairing a team-building activity with a more informal get-together — whether it’s drinks, dinner or an entire evening together — can make the experience even more impactful. It’s often in these relaxed moments that conversations become more meaningful, afternoon laughter turns into genuine bonds, and company culture is shared naturally, through everyday interactions rather than formal presentations.
Welcoming new team members soon? Get in touch to find the onboarding experience that’s right for your team.