Category: Event Planning

April 5, 2022

How to Host a Corporate Retreat during COVID

During the COVID pandemic, people have discovered numerous ways to stay connected while keeping themselves and each other safe and healthy. Corporate retreats are typically offsite getaways where everyone is in close contact so they can get to know each other and bond. While COVID has complicated the way we socialize, it is still possible to have valuable quality time with your colleagues. There are numerous creative ways to host a corporate retreat while still following COVID guidelines.

Host a Virtual Retreat That Your Employees Can Join From Home

The pandemic has made the world aware of how easy it is to host virtual events. Using some user-friendly and accessible tools, you can host a corporate retreat online. Online events are the most effective way to hold an event while social distancing. Since employees can attend from wherever they are and don’t need to be in person, there is no risk of spreading illness to each other.

While meeting on a platform like a Zoom or Google Hangouts, you can host your retreat online while incorporating various other activities to keep it engaging and promote team-building, such as:

Wellness workshops with nutrition classes, yoga, and exercise they can do at home
Mindfulness exercises that help employees reduce their stress and anxiety
Trivia competitions where employees can work together to win a prize
Team-building games that allow employees to get to know each other while having fun
Arts and crafts that are simple and employees can follow along with guided tutorials

While planning out these activities, consider testing them to ensure they work well in a video-conferencing setting. During the retreat, encourage your team members to turn on their cameras, take pictures of themselves participating, and share them.

Host an Outdoor Retreat With COVID Safe Activities

Hosting outdoor events is a great way to spend time with people safely. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, outdoor activities that leave lots of space between participants pose a lower risk of spreading the COVID-19 virus. Even without a mask, you’re less likely to be exposed to COVID-19 while you’re outside.

The fresh air continuously moves around and scatters everyone’s respiratory droplets, so participants are less likely to inhale enough virus-containing respiratory droplets to get sick. There are numerous great activities that you can incorporate into your outdoor corporate retreat, including biking, rock climbing, skiing, and hiking.

Encourage Employees to Get Vaccinated, Tested, or Wear Masks

Health screening, vaccination, and COVID testing can keep employees safe when arranging an in-person corporate retreat during COVID. While symptoms and transmission are greatly diminished for the vaccinated, it’s still possible to spread the virus, so screenings and testing are still valuable prevention methods.

You can screen employees by asking them to complete a health questionnaire that asks about their exposure to the virus and the presence of symptoms. In some areas, you may be able to have a rapid testing service on-site. Also, providing employees with good-quality masks can effectively reduce the spread of Coronavirus. Masks reduce the respiratory droplets that enter the air, so encouraging employees to wear masks when they meet in person is a useful preventative measure.

Discuss COVID Safety Options With the Event Experts at Frogbridge

The pandemic has made people aware of the importance of practices that keep us all safe and healthy. As we all work together to overcome the pandemic, working with experienced people you can trust is essential. Frogbridge Events can provide you with expert event planners who work with you to coordinate a safe event during COVID.

Frogbridge has ample space for outdoor activities, and guests have access to sporting fields and facilities, a pool complex, a lakefront area, and much more. Frogbridge Events provides an opportunity for your team to bond in a fun, active setting. Contact us via our contact form or by phone at (609) 208-9475 to begin planning your team’s corporate retreat.

Joanna Brooks

March 3, 2022

Tips for Creating a Carbon Neutral Corporate Event

Over time, companies have realized that they could be doing more to help the environment. Many initiatives have cropped up to serve this purpose in many forms. One area that is often overlooked is the reality of corporate events. Like any other event, corporate events produce much waste and require significant carbon emissions.

As the state of the environment worsens, it’s understandable that you may be looking for ways for your business to put on their event while still being mindful of the environmental costs to do so. You should know that holding a carbon-neutral corporate event is possible by changing a few practices. A carbon-neutral event is when the amount of carbon emissions produced equals the amount eliminated. Creating such an event could be overwhelming without the help of the experienced event planners at Frogbridge Events.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle What You Plan to Use at Your Event

One of the first principles people learn for protecting the environment is encompassed in the simple mantra of “reduce, reuse, recycle”. As you’re planning your event, there are likely items you frequently purchase that you may realize aren’t essential to the success of your event. Instead of relying on creating all new products, think of ways to use what you already have.

Additionally, provide alternatives to single-use items. Think about where you can swap single-use items with ones that could be reused or given new life after the event is over. Finally, look for opportunities to use items that can be easily recycled and make recycling easy for your guests by ensuring there are plenty of accessible receptacles.

Use Sustainably Sourced Materials at Your Event

Going the extra mile to use sustainably sourced materials for your event will significantly reduce its carbon emissions. Look for ways to use natural materials and work with vendors where you can know the whole supply chain is delivering on best practices. Look for FSC-certified products and materials, meaning they were made from natural, recycled, or reclaimed materials.

You can also let it be known to your suppliers that you are placing restrictions on the types of products and materials you’re allowing in your event.

Make a Plan to Offset Your Event’s Remaining Carbon Emissions

Beyond the products you use, there must also be a consideration for the energy you use. Energy and fuel are required to transport products and attendees to the event. You can reduce your carbon footprint from transportation through carpooling, consolidating cargo, and scheduling flights strategically, but much of those emissions will remain and need to be offset somehow.

While planning your event, find a reliable way to measure the carbon emissions your event will produce and use that to calculate how much you need to offset and make the necessary changes to do so. To reduce your energy consumption, replace what you can with renewable energy sources. For your menu, choose produce that is plant-based, local, and in season. You could also think of fun activities to offset your carbon emissions, like working together to plant trees or fund other conservation efforts.

Plan Your Ideal Corporate Event at Frogbridge

Our event planners have helped plan many successful corporate events or Fortune 500 companies, so they are well-equipped to help you organize your carbon-neutral event. They are adaptable and persistent in their approach, and their experience is evident in all their work.

At Frogbridge Events, we will collaborate with you from the very beginning to design a timeline and prepare every aspect of your event. Reach out to our team, so we can handle the planning of your next corporate event for you. To start planning your event, call us at (609) 208-9475 or submit our contact form.

Joanna Brooks

March 1, 2022

4 Benefits of Outdoor Team Building

Team building exercises are a well-known tool to strengthen coworkers’ teamwork skills. When people think of team-building exercises, they often imagine their team being forced together inside a stuffy conference room performing trust falls. Plenty of companies make great use of indoor spaces and have valuable indoor team-building activities. However, you shouldn’t underestimate the impact of outdoor team building.

Engaging your team members in an outdoor setting can have many benefits that positively impact your team. If you’re interested in planning an outdoor corporate team-building event, consider working with the experienced event planners at Frogbridge Events.

Doing Activities Outside Will Energize Your Team

Indoors can feel stifling. The lack of walls and the presence of fresh air will give your team the energy boost they need to participate and collaborate actively. Outdoors, you typically have more space to move around and fresh air to breathe. A change of scenery can be galvanizing as a nice change of pace invigorates your team.

Outdoors also allows people to interact actively as the environment creates a fun dynamic among team members. We spend much of the workday indoors, so getting out for a change is likely to be refreshing. A conference room is no longer a constraint for you and your team, which can be liberating.

The Outdoors Are a Quiet and Relaxing Environment

While exciting, cities are also stressful. There’s always something happening and people around, which is not the best environment to be in when you’re trying to rest and recoup the energy you lost from your regular day-to-day activities.

The outdoors are significantly quieter than the city or even suburban areas. The only noise present is the background noise of nature: birdsongs, crickets, the rustle of leaves as squirrels scurry around. The quiet and relative stillness of the outdoors is calming and peaceful.

Outdoor Activities Are Great for Building Bonds

The outdoors suits more active and relaxed team-building activities, so leadership has more options regarding what types of activities to plan. Mainly, many outdoor activities are suitable for collaboration and teamwork, encouraging your team members to rely on each other and become more familiar with each other’s strengths and weaknesses.

Being Active Outside Can Improve Your Health

Spending time outside, and enjoying outdoor activities, especially athletic ones, are fun ways to improve your health while also spending time with your team members. Enjoying outdoor activities together as a team is a fun way to get exercise while building bonds. We spend much of our work time seated while indoors for extended periods, so bonding in the fresh air and being active is a good alternative.

Plan the Perfect Outdoor Company Retreat at Frogbridge Events

Frogbridge Events allows visitors to bond in a fun, active environment. By planning your corporate retreat with us, you allow your employees to truly connect through fun activities while enjoying the ambiance of New Jersey’s outdoors. As guests, you will have access to sporting fields and facilities, a pool complex, a lakefront area, and much more. To start planning your team’s outdoor team building escape, contact us online through our contact form or by calling us at (609) 208-9475.

Joanna Brooks

people smiling and high fiving each other

February 16, 2022

3 Types of Company Retreats Your Organization Needs to Try

While corporate retreats can be a great way to give your team some fun bonding time, they can also be very productive for your organization. Retreats can also be excellent sources of education, direction, and planning time for your team. The key to a successful company retreat is selecting the right type to fit your organization’s unique needs.

Frogbridge Events offers the perfect venue for all types of corporate retreats, offering a spacious and scenic location for you and your team to plan, grow, and learn.

Types of Corporate Retreats Your Company Should Try

Company retreats are a great way to engage your employees and focus on your organization’s vision. Below are three types of corporate retreats that can help your company accomplish its goals.

Annual Planning Retreats

While annual planning retreats are great for managers and executives to plan for the next year, they can also benefit your whole team of employees. This type of retreat can help your organization develop long- and short-term goals to ensure a successful year. It can also help get all of your employees on the same page about your company’s vision. Holding this retreat outside of a board room in a different setting can help stimulate brainstorming and be particularly productive for your team.

Professional Development Retreats

Professional development retreats are perfect for teaching members of your team new skills or developing their leadership abilities. These types of retreats are great for identifying the natural leaders on your team and re-energizing your employees with new ideas and fresh outlooks on company objectives. If your retreat is focused on leadership development, outdoor team-building exercises such as relays or tug-of-war can be both fun and effective leadership training for your team.

Recreational Retreats

Recreational retreats are a fun way to reward and refresh your team. They also give your employees an opportunity to bond with one another and make new connections. After a successful recreational retreat, your employees will likely keep these connections and bonds when they return to the office. These retreats are also great for making your team feel valued and reducing stress levels. Choosing a beautiful location that offers a wealth of outdoor activities is essential for making your team feel like they are truly out of the office so they can recharge.

Plan Your Next Outdoor Corporate Retreat with Frogbridge Events

No matter what type of corporate retreat you choose, an outdoor setting can make your retreat more memorable and effective than one hosted in a stuffy conference room. The event planners at Frogbridge Events are corporate retreat experts and have helped several Fortune 500 companies plan successful events. Frogbridge is located in scenic central New Jersey and has 86 acres of beautiful natural landscape and the latest outdoor recreation amenities. Our event packages are fully customizable and can be tailored to your company’s unique needs. To start planning your next company event, call us at (609) 208-9475 or complete our contact form today.

Joanna Brooks

February 15, 2022

Tips for Creating a Memorable Outdoor Company Retreat in 2022

In addition to being a source of fun and stress relief, well-organized company retreats can easily become an unforgettable experience that makes your team feel closer than ever. The question is, how can you make that happen?

If you’re planning on organizing an outdoor company retreat in 2022, you may be wondering how to maintain the safety of your team while still ensuring that everyone has a great time and becomes closer and more trusting with one another. This is no easy task, but there are a few ways that you can ensure your company retreat will be a success. Here are some tips to create a memorable outdoor gathering for your team that they’ll be talking about for years to come.

Set a Goal for the Company Retreat

When planning to take a retreat with your fellow team members, one of the most important aspects is goal setting. It can be easy to think that the goal would be work-related or pure relaxation, but any good manager will tell you that the two can be one and the same.

Your team may have an upcoming project that the retreat is centered around, or you may be looking to focus entirely on team building and collaboration. Interactive brainstorming sessions and discussions are also great goals for anyone looking to bridge the gap between business and fun. Whatever your intention for the retreat, ensure that you’re allowing room for your team members to get creative with their thinking.

Encourage Outdoor Team-Building Activities

As part of the organizational process of any outdoor retreat, there is a critical element that can either serve as a draw for your team or alienate them completely: activity selection. Ultimately, the activities you choose to engage your team in at an outdoor retreat will set the tone for the entirety of the trip and re-invigorate their confidence in the company itself.

One great way to encourage cooperation is to schedule activities that employees must complete together. There are a variety of popular activities that can be completed as a team, including:

Trail hiking
Volleyball
Relays and races
Treasure hunts
Large puzzles
Go-kart racing
Laser tag
Tug-of-war

In addition to allowing for more modern safety accommodations, outdoor activities like those listed above create an opportunity for communication between team members who may not get a chance to do so while at work. Try creating small groups of employees that have never met or don’t know one another well, and you’ll be surprised at how quickly a team-building exercise allows them to become fast friends.

Benefits of Outdoor Team Building Retreats

One of the most surprising benefits of a company outdoor retreat is how close the team becomes after the trip. These events can be a great way for new employees to open up to the rest of the company, as well as allowing everyone to mingle with one another and learn more about the people that they work with every day.

In addition to the collective benefits, retreats allow employees to feel refreshed and recharged when they return to work. Being able to relax and enjoy the company of your team in an environment that isn’t stressful can help employees reset with a well-earned break. Retreats also remind team members that their company appreciates and respects them.

Book Your Perfect Outdoor Company Retreat in New Jersey

Depending on the size of your company and the number of people joining you on the trip, you will want to ensure that the location you select for your team has enough room to accommodate everyone. Luckily, when you book your outdoor company retreat in New Jersey at Frogbridge Events, you will have access to sporting fields and facilities, a pool complex, a lakefront area, and much more. Don’t plan a dull outdoor retreat for your hardworking employees. Book the team-building trip of your dreams with Frogbridge Events by reaching out to us online or giving us a call today at (609) 208-9475.

Joanna Brooks

February 2, 2022

Why You Should Start Planning Your Spring Company Retreat Now

It can be hard to imagine an outdoor retreat when temperatures are below freezing. Even though it doesn’t feel like it, spring is right around the corner, and it is the perfect season for a company retreat. Taking your employees to the great outdoors in warmer weather can be just what your team needs to bring them closer together. The more time you give yourself to plan, the more successful your retreat will be. Start planning your spring retreat now for a company outing your employees will be talking about for years to come.

Why Should You Host a Spring Corporate Retreat?

Having an outdoor company retreat can energize and revitalize your team. Here are a few reasons spring is the best time for your retreat.

Temperate Weather

In spring, you don’t have to worry about your employees shivering during your activities or sweating during a brainstorming session. The outdoor breeze is chilly enough to be refreshing, and your team can enjoy the outdoors comfortably.

You Can Take Your Team on the Water

Natural waterfronts like lakes are hosts to a wealth of wildlife and potential team-building activities. While the water might be too chilly for swimming in early spring, there are still plenty of ways your team can take advantage of a scenic lake, including:

Fishing
Kayaking
Pedal boating
Lakeside picnics

These activities and more can keep your retreat fresh and exciting for new and seasoned employees alike.

It Won’t Interfere with Summer Vacation

While summer is also a great time to host an outdoor corporate retreat, your employees may have more potential conflicts. Your teammates with children may have family outings planned while their kids are off school. Spring break is easier to plan around since it lasts for one week instead of several months. Save your employees from choosing between family time and work by hosting a spring retreat.

Getting Active Is Great for Team Building

Take advantage of the temperate weather to get your team moving. Team sports and other outdoor activities can help bring your whole team closer together. Here are a few activities you can plan during your next retreat:

Mini golf
Basketball
Tennis
Beach volleyball
Bocce Ball
Horseshoes
Tug-of-War

Activities like these will generate excitement and competition critical to an enjoyable retreat. Getting active will get your team laughing and communicating more effectively than ever long after the retreat is over.

Plan Your Next Springtime Retreat with Frogbridge Events

Planning ahead is essential for a successful corporate retreat. An outdoor spring retreat may be just what your company needs to refresh and reset for a great year. Frogbridge Events is located in beautiful central New Jersey and offers customizable packages to fit you and your company’s unique vision. Our event planning experts will help ensure that your retreat is both fun and beneficial for your team. To start planning your company’s next retreat, give us a call at (609) 208-9475 or complete our contact form.

Joanna Brooks

January 20, 2022

5 Things to Consider Before Planning a Company Retreat

A company retreat is a great way to bring a team together and help them bond. It also serves as an opportunity to reflect on and reinforce the company culture through shared experiences. Every year, businesses plan out activities for their crew and team members to engage in workshops and fun activities. Retreats can also be a great time to relax and recharge before jumping back into day-to-day responsibilities. However, when the time comes to plan a company retreat, there is plenty to consider. Here are five things to consider before planning your next company retreat.

Budgeting and Estimating Total Costs for Retreat Planning

Budgeting is one of the most important parts of planning any event, including a company retreat. Depending on your team’s goals and how many attendees you’ll have, your costs and needs will vary for your activities. Standard budgeting charges to consider include:

Venue rental
Lodging arrangements
Meeting settings/venues
Meals
Activities and workshops
Travel arrangements

It’s best to set these decisions in stone weeks ahead to avoid mishaps or hefty, last-minute costs. To accurately estimate total costs and choose the best option for hosting your retreat, you need to know how many people will be attending and consider your necessities as part of the retreat planning process.

Selecting the Right Retreat Venue and Location for Your Team

There are a few things to keep in mind when choosing a venue and location for your company retreat. The right retreat location is crucial for attendee participation and engagement, as it impacts accessibility and the nature of planned activities. You want to choose a place that will provide fun activities while allowing everyone to feel included and have a chance to connect. You also want to make sure that you have enough space so there’s room for everyone to sleep comfortably and enjoy themselves at the same time.

Fun and inclusive activities help you get to know your coworkers on a more personal level, allowing the formation of closer relationships that benefit your day-to-day interactions! Building friendships and valuable memories are only part of a great company retreat. So, choosing a setting and venue that offers everything you and your team will need to enjoy the activities and knock out your to-do list is essential to a great experience.

Creating a Schedule for Each Day of the Retreat

Preparing a retreat schedule for anticipated accomplishments and what activities are in store is an exciting part of planning a company retreat. When arranging a schedule for your team, you’ll need to decide how long your retreat will take place and what you’ll accomplish in that time frame. This will help people make the best use of your team’s time, energy, and resources.

Even though departments may differ in goals and topics to cover, you can set apart company-wide activities and breaks. Here are some day-to-day retreat activities and needs to consider for time management:

Meal times
Transportation time
Breaks during the day
Workshops/Sessions
Group break-outs
Free time/Leisure activities

Your company retreat needs good planning and a set schedule for your team to follow regardless of the goals for the retreat. With ample options at our Frogbridge company retreat venue in New Jersey, you won’t run out of ideas and activities to add to your schedule.

Deciding Which Team Building Activities to Add to Your Schedule

Another component of planning a company retreat is deciding on the team building activities and sessions to take advantage of when your team gathers together. Some things that your team will enjoy during a retreat includes activities like:

Outdoor activities and sports
Team-building workshops
Exploring the surrounding location
Eating meals together
Enjoying venue amenities

Setting the retreat’s tone and giving everyone an idea of what to expect makes the event more exciting for your team. Your company workshops and fun activities can help promote bonding within the team and allow people to relax and rejuvenate before returning to work.

Hiring Staff to Help with Logistics

It is crucial to have all the necessary components mapped out for a retreat. The involvement of the leadership team is essential in ensuring the retreat runs smoothly by scheduling, maintaining structure during sessions, and addressing employee feedback post-retreat. This can be stressful because you don’t want to miss any necessary parts, and your company wants to make the best of your time and budget for the retreat.

In addition to planning everything from budgeting and selecting a venue to creating a schedule and deciding on activities, it is also important to have staff who can help make the retreat run smoothly. Event planning can help with food service, transportation, and cleaning while your team enjoys the retreat. An event planning team can ensure that everyone has a great time and that everything goes according to plan so you can attend your activities stress-free.

Plan an Exciting Retreat in New Jersey with a Frogbridge Company Picnic

With plenty of amenities and outdoor activities for teams to enjoy, our Central New Jersey company picnic venue is a favorite setting for many business owners to spend enjoyable and productive time with their team. We care for every part of your event planning needs and during your event.

Reach out to our team at Frogbridge Events, or give us a call at (609) 780-9639 to plan your next company retreat event at our picnic venue.

Joanna Brooks

Multiethnic group having a picnic at a park

October 28, 2021

12 Delicious and Easy Foods to Have for Your Company’s Picnic

Figuring out what to bring to a company picnic can feel overwhelming when you are feeding dozens of coworkers with different tastes and dietary needs. A warm, sunny day paired with the right menu can turn a simple outdoor gathering into one of the most memorable events your team shares all year.

At Frogbridge Events, our event planners and Johnson & Wales University-trained chef help companies across Central New Jersey create company picnic menus that satisfy every guest. Whether your group is 50 or 500, we offer completely customizable catering with fresh, seasonal choices on our 86-acre resort. Below are twelve crowd-pleasing company picnic food ideas your team will love.

What to Bring to a Company Picnic: 12 Easy Food Ideas

When planning what to bring to a company picnic, keep dietary restrictions, ease of transport, and crowd appeal in mind. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), shared meals at workplace events strengthen employee engagement and team connection. The following twelve options are easy to prepare, serve, and enjoy outdoors.

Easy Salads and Sandwiches for a Company Picnic

Salads and sandwiches are among the most portable and crowd-friendly options for any corporate catering menu. They can be prepped ahead of time, packaged individually, and served quickly to large groups.

Consider these six salad options for your next team picnic:

- Creamy grape salad

- Macaroni coleslaw salad

- Bacon macaroni salad

- Crunchy broccoli salad

- Watergate salad

These salads pair well with grilled proteins and offer a lighter option for guests watching their portions. Fresh, seasonal ingredients keep your picnic menu feeling elevated rather than generic.

For heartier appetites, sandwich options travel just as well:

- BLT wrap sandwich

- Turkey, bacon, and avocado club

- Raw lettuce sandwich wrap

- Vegan Philly cheesesteak

- Egg salad sandwich

- Classic toasted tomato sandwich

Offering both salad and sandwich options gives your employees the variety they need. Including at least one vegan or vegetarian choice, like a raw lettuce wrap or vegan Philly cheesesteak, shows your team that every dietary preference is valued at your corporate event.

Plan Your Next Company Picnic With Frogbridge Events

A well-planned company picnic builds trust, boosts morale, and gives your team a chance to connect outside the office. Our event planners at Frogbridge Events have organized corporate picnics for Fortune 500 companies and can help you craft a menu and activity lineup that keeps every guest engaged. From our pool complex and go-karts to freshwater lakes and zip lines, your team will have five hours of exclusive access to amenities you simply cannot find elsewhere in New Jersey.

Ready to start planning your company picnic? Fill out our contact form to connect with our team and begin building your custom event package today.

Joanna Brooks

October 14, 2021

When Is the Best Time of Year to Plan a Company Retreat?

Organizing a good retreat requires careful attention to many different details, from location to food and beverage options. One factor that needs consideration is the time of year the retreat will take place. It can be challenging to find a time slot in which everyone in the company can attend. Everyone has busy lives, and some have tight schedules; therefore, planning the dates in advance is crucial for attendance purposes.

Organizing and hosting a company retreat may be stressful, but it also can be rewarding. A company retreat gives you the chance to solidify company goals, employee roles and expectations, and your company’s culture, while offering a team bonding experience outside the office. Retreats are a fantastic way to improve morale and motivate your employees. Looking in Central NJ for corporate event venues? Plan your retreat at our Central New Jersey company picnic venue for a variety of entertainment options, music, and much more.

The Best Time to Host a Company Retreat

Some of the most popular seasons for hosting retreats include spring and autumn. These two seasons tend to be popular because they do not interfere with holidays or vacation time. Summer is potentially the worst time to plan a retreat. During the summer, many employees have already planned vacations or other trips that take priority. For the company, summer can be a costly time to pay for travel and hotels. Regardless of where you host your retreat, it is highly likely to be crowded in the summer. Here are some additional tips for selecting when to host a company retreat:

Plan Your Retreat during Your Company’s Slow Season

When selecting dates for the retreat, you should take into consideration travel costs, your employees’ schedules, and your company’s schedule. A good thing to keep in mind when deciding on dates is what time of year your company’s slow season takes place. By planning your retreat during your slow period, you will be able to focus on strengthening the bonds with your staff without worrying about falling behind.

The Best Months to Plan a Company Retreat

May, June, September, and October qualify as some of the best months to host a retreat. May and June are in the summer, but they are not during the spike of travel season. September and October are usually less busy for people because these months occur just before the holidays. Specifically, September and October are often transitioning periods or the slow seasons for some people. Also, taking advantage of your employees’ slow seasons is just as important as taking advantage of your company’s slow season.

Begin the New Year with a Company Retreat

January and February are excellent months to plan a retreat. At the beginning of the year, your staff likely feels motivated by the opportunity to grow in the new year. You can take advantage of this mindset to set goals and cultivate a passion for meeting them as a company. January and February also tend to be slow for people who are winding down after big holiday celebrations in December. Your staff most likely will have the time and energy to focus on the company and improve their efforts at the start of a new year.

Plan Your Company Retreat with Frogbridge Picnics & Events

Once you have selected the dates for your retreat, you can pick a location. For an exceptional venue and dedicated staff, look no further than Frogbridge Picnics & Events. Our entire staff can take care of planning every detail of a corporate retreat. To ensure that you host the perfect company retreat, our skilled event planners will work with you and listen to any requests and concerns you have. Frogbridge Picnics & Events is the perfect place for your employees to bond and for you to present company goals to advance your business. Our facility sits on eighty-six acres of gorgeous scenery, complete with all the features you need to make your company event unique and unforgettable.

To learn more about our packages, you can call (609) 208-9475 or fill out this contact form.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the worst months to plan a company retreat and why?

Summer months (July and August) are typically the worst time to plan a company retreat. During these peak months, many employees have already planned personal vacations that take priority, travel and hotel costs are at their highest, and popular venues tend to be crowded. This can result in poor attendance and significantly higher expenses for your company.

Should I plan my company retreat around my business’s busy or slow season?

Always plan your retreat during your company’s slow season. This allows you and your team to focus entirely on team building, goal setting, and strengthening workplace relationships without the stress of falling behind on important projects or missing critical business opportunities. It also ensures better attendance since employees won’t be torn between retreat activities and urgent work responsibilities.

Why are January and February recommended for company retreats?

January and February are excellent retreat months because employees typically feel motivated and energized about growth opportunities at the start of a new year. People are usually winding down from holiday celebrations and have fewer personal commitments, making them more available and focused. This timing allows you to capitalize on New Year motivation to set company goals and cultivate enthusiasm for achieving them together as a team.

Joanna Brooks

September 23, 2021

Fun Prizes and Awards to Give Out at Your Corporate Retreat

Corporate retreats typically include team building activities, opportunities for socializing, and a forum for leadership to share the company’s vision. Retreats also give employees a chance to unwind and have fun, which is why company retreat reward ideas and prizes are so important. These incentives encourage participation and reinforce each employee’s value to the organization.

Prizes and awards handed out during all-staff events honor employee contributions in front of the entire team. Here are some company retreat reward ideas to boost the fun factor at your next event.

Prize Ideas to Incentivize Staff Participation During a Corporate Retreat

Getting full staff participation during even the most exciting corporate retreats can be a challenge. Prizes help motivate the team to get involved, but only if they are something people genuinely want.

Vacation time is corporate gold, which means employees are highly likely to participate in retreat activities to score a few bonus days off. Figure out how much time the company can realistically extend and offer it across multiple prize categories, if possible.

Gift cards are ideal because they allow recipients to choose their own prize. To get creative, mix it up and offer gift cards for experiences, such as movie tickets or a group adventure to an escape room.

Subscription Packages

Subscription packages are fantastic prizes because they may align with an existing hobby or spark interest in something new. Options range from grocery delivery services and streaming packages to clothing subscriptions and meal kits.

Sometimes, there is no better prize than a cash bonus. This allows employees to spend their reward as they see fit, and it will likely entice everyone to get out there and have some fun during your company retreat activities.

Award Options That Show Staff They Are Valued

Awards handed out during corporate retreats highlight the many ways employees contribute to company goals. While annual performance reviews cover some of this ground, a company retreat offers the chance to celebrate accomplishments in a more public and personal setting. Consider the following company retreat reward ideas for honoring your team:

Employee of the Year

The “Employee of the Year” award typically goes to the team member who has exceeded expectations in job performance, attendance, attitude, and leadership. When presenting this award, detail the reasons behind the choice. Sharing those specifics gives other employees something to aspire to before the next corporate retreat.

Pinnacle Performer

The “Pinnacle Performer” award recognizes the person who has made the greatest financial impact on the company. If the company engages in sales, this would be the individual who consistently hits and surpasses their goals. It might also go to someone who introduced cost-savings measures or brought in a high-value client.

A “Best Attitude” award goes to that person in the office: the one who remembers birthdays, lifts up coworkers on tough days, and adds positivity to the work environment. Recognizing this individual shows every employee that the company values more than just numbers.

Let Frogbridge Events Make Your Next Corporate Retreat a Success

Creative company retreat reward ideas are just one piece of a successful event. Frogbridge Events can help with every detail, from activity planning and logistics to catering and execution.

Situated on a picturesque landscape in the heart of New Jersey horse country, with plenty of options for outdoor fun, our team of event professionals provides everything you need to make your next corporate retreat a hit. If your company is planning a retreat, reach out to us at (609) 208-9475 or contact us online to learn how we can help.

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