Key team building statistics for 2023
- 81% of respondents are organising more face-to-face events compared to the last 12 months
- The most popular event types are team lunches/dinners (70%)
- The most important factor when choosing an event venue is finding a location close to the office (33%)
- When organising team events, respondents care most about staying within budget (62%), planning fun activities (49%), and ensuring as much attendance as possible (37%)
- The most difficult thing about event planning is making last-minute changes (37%)
Most companies arrange team get-togethers monthly
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Teams love special meals and seasonal events
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Most companies are booking business travel on websites designed for leisure travel
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Location can make or break your event
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Staying within budget is top priority
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Last-minute changes can be a challenge
Main takeaways and next steps
- In a remote and hybrid world, face-to-face team communication still matters. Companies are booking more in-person events than before, as they seek out new ways to learn, grow and bond while promoting teamwork.
- Today’s teams love to travel for company events, especially social events like lunches and parties. And they travel often, with many choosing to meet up on a monthly basis.
- Companies care about choosing the best locations, planning fun activities and finding the right food options—but they also face challenges, like staying within budget and handling last-minute changes.
- Most companies are using sites designed for leisure travel to book business travel, even though they could be missing out on efficiencies and cost savings.