5 Reasons to Book a Creative Workshop for Your Next Work Event

When was your last work event? You may see your colleagues on weekdays, but the fast-paced nature of work means there’s little time to make genuine connections.

Corporate functions are integral to the health of your business. Taking time away from your day-to-day gives your team a chance to de-stress and reconnect. It builds relationships and boosts staff morale. Happy workplaces are productive ones too.

But a few drinks at the pub is no longer considered workplace socialising. Big companies are now seeing the benefits of team-building exercises and organising workshops where staff get away from the desk and learn a new skill. 

Studies show companies that embrace creativity have higher revenue and market share than those that don’t. Why? Creativity solves problems. The more creative your staff are, the better they handle difficult situations and the more they innovate.

Creative workshops are all the rage because investing in your staff’s creativity means you’re investing in the business’s too. Need more persuading? We give you 5 reasons you should consider a creative workshop for your next work function.

5 Reasons to Book a Creative Workshop for Your Next Work Event

1. Creative workshops reduce stress

You’ve probably heard of the saying, “busy being busy.” Unfortunately, busyness is celebrated and stress is seen as normal. But it’s not normal, and it’s actually ineffective too. 

Feel like you don’t have time to de-stress? It’s easy to get caught up in the never-ending to-do lists at work and the responsibilities of running a household. Still, when we take time out, we’re actually more effective at work. 

Creative workshops get your team out of the work environment and into a sanctuary where they can just play. 

Studies have found creativity is like meditation. It calms the body and helps to process negative emotions. So when your staff leave the studio, they’ll be fresh and full of new ideas. 

2. Meaningful connections happen in nurturing environments

We’re not saying Friday night drinks should be banished. Still, you’ve got to admit, a quiet studio is more suited to relaxed conversations. 

You’d be surprised at how learning a new skill creates a bond. There’s something about focusing on a creative task that makes socialising easier. Even your shy staff members will open up!

Creative workshops enable you to connect with people you haven’t had a chance to get to know. You might sit next to someone from another team or appreciate the talents of a person you haven’t yet noticed. 

Better relationships at work make for a more pleasant work environment. Creative workshops are the perfect place to make new friends.

3. Creativity facilitates effective teamwork 

Creative workshops are not only great for relationships but for teamwork too. Going out for a special lunch or day at the races is fun, but these events don’t have the added bonus of working together towards a common goal.  

Workshops allow your staff to learn something new. The hierarchy of managers, assistants and executives disappear. Everyone is a beginner.

A sense of humility is instilled, allowing you to learn together as a united group. You’d be surprised how this group bonding transfers over to the next board meeting or complex project. Win-win!

4. Creativity builds on problem-solving skills

Creative workshops are not all about relaxation and stress relief. They’re actually commercially beneficial too! Why do you think the most innovative companies like Google make such an effort for creativity? It only means good things for the business. 

Just like physical exercise, our brains need training too. Creativity is an effective way to work on problem-solving. It teaches you to see things from a different perspective and find new solutions. You make mistakes and learn from them. All essential for problem-solving! 

5. Creativity improves mental health

Mental health is a big issue for workplaces. 20% of Australians experience some kind of mental health condition every year. A survey of over 5000 workers showed 25% of workers took time off for stress-related reasons annually. 

Taking care of your staff’s mental health should be a priority from a human standpoint, but a commercial one too. The more time people take off, the more money you’ll spend. And if your workplace isn’t a nice one, people will leave, and you’ll be the one paying recruitment costs. 

Convinced you? Inspire your team with creativity.

Creative workshops for work events 

House of Hobby offers 1-2 hour creative workshops for professionals, networking events, staff parties and social clubs. Our workshops are perfect for team bonding and connection.

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