As a business owner or manager, it’s your job to turn your employees into a team. If you want to build teamwork skills in your staff, follow the age-old rule of bringing people together through sports. Forming a corporate sports team and competing in a league at a nearby park can benefit your employees’ health, productivity, and the public perception of your business. Here are some reasons to consider bringing your work outside of the office.

3 Benefits of Fielding a Corporate Sports Team

1. Fresh Air & Exercise

A little exercise goes a long way to combating the effects of prolonged sitting at the office, and can promote healthy habits in your employees. To ensure everyone feels comfortable participating, choose a light and co-ed activity such as softball, kickball, dodgeball, or flag football. Not only will this help keep your staff healthy, but the clean air at the park will refresh and prepare them for the coming work week.

2. Cohesion

When you compete as a team, you build teamwork and collaboration skills with your colleagues. After getting to know each other more personally and working together on the field, your employees will bring a new unity and fellowship to your business, which can improve productivity, employee relations, and corporate spirit.

3. Networking & PR

In a corporate sports league, you often meet and compete against employees and executives of other companies. This is a networking opportunity for your employees, could result in a sales deal, and is positive exposure for your company.

If you're interested in fielding a corporate sports team, contact Jacksonville Parks & Recreation Department in Jacksonville, AR to find a league to join and parks to play at. In addition to organized sports, they also offer a splash park, event venues, banquet centers, and meeting rooms for all your public works needs. Visit their website to learn more about their locations, or call (501) 982-4171 for league information.