The importance of digitally disconnecting can never be underestimated, so what better excuse to grab some much-needed time away from the office than with a team building away event in the great outdoors at Ford & Stanley’s Conservation Meadow.
That’s exactly what happened on Friday 19th July, as Ford & Stanley Talent Services enjoyed an afternoon bathed in sunshine at the company’s social and team building event.
Organised by Genius Performance (part of Ford & Stanley Talent Services) the planned series of team-building events focused on initiative, problem-solving and communication, with some good ol’ camaraderie thrown in.
A fun-packed itinerary included a raft of innovative games such as A Bridge Too Far, Minefield, Walk the Plank, As Light as a Feather, Build It and They Will Come. What enhanced the whole experience was the unique set of circumstances the games were played in. Firstly, the event took place on the Conservation Meadow, the site of an environmental project supported by Ford & Stanley’s The Better Workdays Conservation Trust. Established in 2018, the trust focuses on projects that promote environmental sustainability, protect biodiversity, and reduce carbon emissions, while supporting local communities by creating job opportunities and promoting economic growth.
The Conservation Meadow is a 5-acre conservation site in Derbyshire dedicated to the restoration of natural habitats. It also provides the opportunity for the Ford & Stanley team to develop their teamwork skills outside of work as well as mental fitness. Friday’s activity ticked this box perfectly (cue high-fives)! Secondly, after a very sporadic spring and summer interspersed with far too much wet stuff, it was an absolute bonus to welcome temperatures of 27C to enjoy the lush surroundings in. Then of course, there was a delicious BBQ and freshly made pizza to top off a great afternoon and feed a hoard of very hungry team members!
The world of recruitment never stops and as much as we love it, it sometimes feels good to press pause and smell the coffee. Despite how busy the team are, Friday proved how great it is to step away from the office and spend time together. Here’s to the next team builder!
