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The term ‘team pamper’ may sound like a spa treatment and nothing more, but the benefits of team pampering go way beyond feeling good. Team pampering is an interactive activity that can bring your team closer together and increase their trust in each other. Team pampering sessions are essentially collaborative activities that take place away from the office and involve some kind of mutual self-care and wellness. They lift spirits, break up the routine, and give people something to look forward to as the new year begins. In this article, we’ll share with you six tips for hosting a team pamper at your workplace, so you can bring these interactive activities into your team’s day-to-day life – not just once a year at New Year.
Plan ahead
While a team pamper may sound spontaneous and fun, it’s worth taking the time to plan for it. Think about when you want to hold it (if you want to tie it in with the end-of-year celebrations, then October might be a good time). Think about where you want to hold it. If you have a large number of employees, you may want to choose an offsite location that can hold everyone. You might want to think about the activities you’d like to include. You may want to hold a team pamper that’s all about self-care and mindfulness, or you might want to incorporate activities that will get your team moving, such as yoga and/or pilates.
Hiring a professional massage therapist
If you decide that you want your team pamper to involve a corporate massage therapist, then you’ll want to find one ahead of time and book in a day and time that suits everyone. If you have a large team, you may want to consider hiring 2-3 massage therapists, so that everyone can be accommodated, each with their own massage chairs to provide a great office neck, back and shoulder massage. Whether you’re booking a social massage pamper, with everyone in a room together – or in privacy with each time to their own as a treat from the company.
Add more colours to the event
If you want to add more colours to your event, you can do this by inviting your team to bring small items that represent something important to them, and/or something related to their passions, hobbies, and interests. You can then use these items to create a visual display that inspires conversation and connection between team members. You can also add more colours to the event by booking a great manicure bar where everyone can get colourful, which can add another layer of conversation to the event – especially with choices for nail art!
Don’t be afraid of treats
Yes, most team pampering sessions involve treats, which can be a great way to get everyone talking, happy, and having fun. However, it’s easy for goodies at events like this to fall into the ‘boring’ category. There are plenty of options you can add to give more at your event, and you can also employ some creative techniques to make your team pamper that little bit more special. For example, you can have bathrobes and bubbles to create a space of relaxation. Chocolate-covered strawberries and a charcuterie board to show off those manicured hands. Purely Polished gift vouchers with plants to lead your team to practice self-care at home.
Add some physical activities too
If you want to incorporate some physical activities into your team pamper, you can do this in countless ways. You could hold a game of volleyball in the park, you could play some sports-related indoor games, or you could do yoga and/or pilates exercises. Whatever activities you choose, remember that they should be interactive and sociable – so we wouldn’t recommend having a competitive team sport. Instead, aim for activities that get people talking to one another, rather than competing against one another.
If you’re looking for a great team event that can bring your team together, be sure to consider hosting a team pamper. Pamper sessions are great because they promote self-care and self-love, they allow everyone to contribute something to the event, and they give you the opportunity to get creative with your activities. Purely Polished are experts in providing great services for a purpose – bringing to life your vision through elements of the team, our work, and our experience.
