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The Herman Trend Alert September 23, 2009 Team Building for Good In past issues, we have discussed the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and its value in internal and external marketing. We have also reported teambuilding activities increase productivity and retention. Now, there is a company that helps organizations accomplish both goals---simultaneously. Teambonding is a corporate team building company on the leading edge. They have over 75 unique, customizable programs breaking new ground in many areas. Innovators of scavenger hunts, culinary team building, and military care programs, Teambonding is the vision of founder and owner David Goldstein. Working together on activities that reach out to those less-fortunate inspires employees and cultivates a sense of camaraderie that enhances morale long after the missions are completed. Here are some of the programs available from this cutting edge company: Beehive Building: Beginning with a delightful scavenger hunt, teams construct beehive frames, ultimately donated to an enterprising women’s cooperative in Mexicali, Mexico. The cooperative has embraced beekeeping as a way to generate income for its families. Charity Bike Build: Armed with wrenches and enthusiasm some teammates race to construct bicycles for needy children. At the same time, other members are navigating fun, innovative puzzles and challenges to earn enough “money” for purchasing the last crucial parts needed to make their team’s bike the first off the line. Imagine the energy that fills the room when the children, typically ages 8-12, show up to claim their first bicycles! Go GREEN Racing showcases the importance of recycling, alternative energy, and green transportation, while making a contribution to the local community. Operation Military Care (by far our favorite) is an engaging team-building activity that leads up to the final challenge----the assembly of care packages for our military heroes! Whenever possible, the staff from the benefiting organization is there to receive the donations and convey their appreciation. Teambonding is a great way to build teams---while giving back to the community! Our forecast is that visionaries like Goldstein will create more ground-breaking programs worldwide to support companies that want to give back to their communities and bond employees to their organizations. CSR is a global issue! For more information, visit www.teambonding.com/programs-for-a-cause/. Special thanks to Peter Shankman for calling this organization to our attention. © Copyright 1998- by The Herman Group, Inc. -- reproduction for publication is encouraged, with the following attribution: From "The Herman Trend Alert," by Roger Herman and Joyce Gioia, Strategic Business Futurists. (800) 227-3566 or http://www.hermangroup.com. The Herman Trend Alert is a trademark of The Herman Group, Inc." BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: RETENTION SPECIALIST PROGRAM A growing number of people have expressed an interest in attending our Employee Retention Specialist Certificate Program. We'd like to schedule on that's convenient for those who want to attend, but need your feedback to do so. Please place RETENTION SPECIALIST in the subject line and Joyce will personally call you back to schedule the workshop. Or you can call Joyce directly at 336-210-3548 (PDT this and next week). BUSINESS IS PICKING UP Most employers are unprepared. The recovery will bring a new set of challenges for employers that have been in prolonged contracted mode. They will need more skilled workers or will need now to begin to upskill their current staffs. But organizations can not engage in Strategic Workforce Planning, when they don't know how. That's where The Herman Group can help. We can help you with your "People Review"----large or small---so that you will know who you will need and when you will need them. . . and we can also guide you to the best sources for the people you will need. For more information, call Joyce at 336-210-3548 or e-mail joyce@hermangroup.com. FIND OUT WHAT YOUR EMPLOYEES REALLY THINK AND FEEL Discover what’s really going on in the hearts and minds of your employees. Our InnerViews interviewing service uses SPHRs and PHRs, certified human resource professionals to probe for the information you really need to know. Exit and Stay Interviews, as well as Why-Didn't-You-Take-Our-Offer Interviews. Call Rosalie Catalano at 937-416-7066, or read more at: http://www.hermangroup.com/retentionconnection/exit_interviews.html. Herman Trend Alerts are produced by the Herman Group, strategic business futurists, Certified Management Consultants, authors, and professional speakers. New subscribers are welcome. There is no charge for this public service. 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