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    5 min
    April 3, 2026

    Team building activities employees actually enjoy

    Many companies get team building wrong. Discover what employees really want and how to organize successful activities.

    Sanne Timmer

    Sanne Timmer

    Co-founder Toudou

    Team building is a necessary part of company culture, but many companies fail at it. They organize activities that feel like tasks instead of fun.

    What do employees really want?

    Employees want to feel valued and want to relax. They don't want forced team building where they feel uncomfortable. They want activities where they can laugh, relax, and get to know each other naturally.

    The best activities

    Cooking classes work well because everyone is hungry and cooking is something you do together. Escape rooms work because they have a shared goal. Creative workshops work because everyone can participate.

    The secret

    The secret is simple: give your employees something fun, not tasks. And ask them what they want – they know better than you what they enjoy. With platforms like Toudou, you can easily book team building activities that employees actually enjoy.

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