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We’re thrilled to announce our continued partnership with Google in organizing their team events! 🎉 What started as a single event has turned into a series of unforgettable experiences, and we couldn’t be prouder to support such an incredible team. This ongoing collaboration is a testament to the hard work, creativity, and dedication our team brings to each project. Thank you, Google, for trusting us to make your events extraordinary. Here’s to many more successful gatherings! 🥂

Here’s what most people overlook when trying to plan successful team events. Most people focus on the activities themselves when planning team events, but here’s the thing → It’s not about the activity, it’s about the experience. Choosing the "perfect event" can feel like a guessing game. Should it be outdoors? Indoors? Virtual? But what most people overlook is how the process impacts the entire experience. Let me break it down: Overcomplicating the options ❌ Everyone has different preferences ❌ More options can confuse your team. ❌Endless back-and-forth will only delay decisions. Vendor overload ❌ Chasing down vendors ❌ Most companies waste time getting quotes ❌ Juggling communication across multiple platforms. This creates a scattered, stressful experience before the event even starts. No clear feedback loop ❌ How do you know if your team actually enjoyed the event? ❌ Many organizers miss the chance to get feedback. ❌ This wastes time and budget on future events. Here’s what you need to focus on instead: ✅ Simplify: Streamline the planning process with fewer options.  Keep the focus on ease and accessibility. ✅ Centralize: Use one platform to discover, compare, and book.  No more email chains, no more vendor follow-ups. ✅ Measure: Gather feedback after the event to make data-driven decisions for the next one. That’s exactly what we’re doing at @Bondly. We simplify every step for you. This lets you focus on what matters, creating great experiences for your team. Want to stop wasting time on planning and start delivering impact?  Let’s chat!

This might be controversial, but it needs to be said… Planning team events shouldn’t feel like pulling teeth. HR and office managers are wasting hours, sometimes days. They're chasing vendors, juggling requests, and trying to please everyone. Sounds familiar? Here’s the reality: It doesn’t need to be this hard. When you keep switching between options and negotiating quotes, you must focus more on what matters: building a great experience for your team. At @Bondly, we realized that the current way of planning events needs to be fixed. So, we decided to simplify it. We allow you to: ↳ Browse unique team activities in one place. ↳ Get instant pricing; there is no need to wait for quotes. ↳ Customize events with just a few clicks. ↳ Book instantly without the hassle of endless emails. → No more bouncing between vendors. → No more guessing whether the event will fit your budget or meet your team's needs. Everything you need is on one platform, ready to go. Here’s the controversial part. You're wasting time and energy if you're still spending hours on this the old way. You could spend them better elsewhere. So, if you’re serious about making team event planning easier, ditch the chaos and try @Bondly. Want to make your next event stress-free? Book a Discovery Call, and let’s make it happen. What’s the biggest challenge you face when planning team events? Let’s chat!

The most stressful team event I ever planned… I had a team of 100, and every person had a different idea of what “fun” meant. Some were pushing for an active outdoor adventure. Others just wanted a relaxing, low-key vibe. I thought, “How hard can it be to please everyone?” But after countless emails and way too many back-and-forths, I realized something important. Event planning gets complicated fast. And when you’re trying to accommodate different personalities, it’s chaos. That's when it hit me: Simplicity is everything. The process should be smooth, clear, and easy, with zero hassle for everyone involved. ↳ No endless emails ↳ No conflicting preferences ↳ No stress. ↳ Just effortless planning. That's why we created @Bondly, to spare others from the hassle of coordinating team events that I once faced. We've built a platform that lets you instantly book, customize, and organize your event in just minutes. It’s stress-free for you, and your team gets exactly what they want. Is it time to skip the headache and make event planning a breeze? Let’s chat, and I’ll show you how @Bondly can help plan your next team event without the chaos.

Did you know companies with highly engaged employees outperform their competitors by 147%? (Here's how to join their ranks) Team building in 2024 isn't just about trust falls and awkward icebreakers. Let's dive into the trends reshaping how we think about team building: 📌 Virtual Team Experiences ↳ Engage teams with online events like virtual escape rooms or digital art classes ↳ Perfect for remote or hybrid teams looking for interactive, distance-friendly options 📌 Wellness-focused events ↳ Combat burnout with team yoga sessions and meditation workshops ↳ Promote employee health with healthy cooking classes 📌 Expert-led Skill Workshops ↳ Professional vendors teach valuable skills to your team ↳ Boosts engagement and develops new talents within your organization 📌 Sustainability challenges ↳ Teams compete to reduce carbon footprint or create eco-friendly solutions ↳ Great for team bonding and aligns with environmental concerns 📌 Personalized team building ↳ Tailor events to team preferences and company values ↳ Move away from one-size-fits-all approaches 📌 Micro-learning events ↳ Short, focused learning sessions that fit easily into the workday ↳ Less disruptive and allow for continuous learning and bonding At Bondly, we're not just following these trends We're setting them. Our platform offers a wide range of cutting-edge team-building experiences All are designed to boost engagement and drive real results. Want to change your team-building strategy? Let's discuss how we can bring these trends to life for you. What trend are you most excited to try with your team? Share your thoughts in the comments!

Tired of eye rolls when you announce team events? Here's how to fix that. Employee experience is key to retention and productivity in today's competitive job market. However, planning impactful team events can be challenging. Here are 5 game-changing tips: 📌 Diversify your events. ❌Problem: One-size-fits-all events leave some feeling left out. 💡 Solution: Offer various activities, such as workshops, outdoor adventures, volunteering, and cultural experiences. ✅ Bondly's boost: Wide array of filterable event options. 📌Involve employees in planning. ❌ Problem: Top-down planning leads to low enthusiasm. 💡 Solution: Use polls for input, increasing engagement and making employees feel valued. ✅ Bondly's boost: We create custom polls for our clients, helping you easily gather team input and preferences. 📌 Set clear objectives. ❌ Problem: Purposeless events waste time and resources. 💡 Solution: Align events with goals like skill-building or celebrating milestones. ✅ Bondly's boost: Tools to define and track event objectives. 📌 Encourage cross-team interaction. ❌ Problem: Siloed teams fragment company culture. 💡 Solution: Design events that foster company-wide connections. ✅ Bondly's boost: Customization options for cross-team mingling. 📌 Gather and act on feedback. ❌ Problem: Lack of follow-up misses improvement opportunities. 💡 Solution: Use post-event surveys and act on feedback. ✅ Bondly's boost: We send surveys to all attendees after the event and share detailed results, helping you continuously improve your team events. Great employee experiences require thoughtful planning and genuine commitment. Bondly's platform makes implementing these tips effortless. Ready to change your team events? Let's connect and explore how Bondly can help. What's your biggest challenge in creating resonant team events?

How we regularly save 10+ hours of our clients when organizing team events, real life example below: It's Monday morning, and our client's boss adds yet another task out of nowhere. "We need a team-building activity before the end of the quarter. Make it happen, make it cool, and don’t spend too much money." Our client's heart sinks. Thinking about planning it made him feel sick. Definitely not part of his core responsibilities, and he’s already working 60 hours a week.  His week goes lost to endless emails, phone calls, and vendor negotiations. Sound familiar? Last week, he was in your shoes. But then, he discovered Bondly, and it saved him 10 precious hours without spending a dime. Here's the breakdown: ✅ Browsing and comparing event options: 10 minutes (instead of 2.5 hours) → No more opening 50 browser tabs or calling countless vendors. ✅ Getting quotes: 5 minutes (instead of 3 hours) → Goodbye to the dreaded "We'll get back to you in 2-3 business days." when requesting a quote. ✅ Customizing the event: 15 minutes (instead of 2 hours) → Add-ons and special requests without the email ping-pong? Yes, please! ✅ Managing RSVPs and dietary restrictions: 10 minutes (instead of 1hour) → No more spreadsheet nightmares or missed allergy notes. ✅ Booking and payment: 5 minutes (instead of 1 hour) → From decision to confirmation in less time than it takes to order lunch. ⏱️ Total time saved: A whopping 10 hours and 5 minutes! The result? → It was a fantastic team event that received rave reviews → And 10 extra hours in their week to focus on other priorities (Thank you, I like to sleep more than 5 hours a day!). → There was no stress, no late nights, just efficient planning and a successful event. So, how did they pull off this miracle? They used us, Bondly, a platform designed to streamline every aspect of team event planning. From a list of unique experiences to instant booking with built-in team communication tools, it's literally like having a personal event planner (which you actually have, totally on us). How can you save time on your next team event? Let's connect, and I'll share more about how Bondly can give you back your time and sanity.

5 mistakes office managers make when planning team events (And how to avoid them) As an Office Manager, you're juggling a million tasks. Team event planning? It's just one more ball in the air, right? But here's the thing A poorly planned event can tank morale faster than a Monday morning coffee shortage. Are you making these common mistakes? ❌ Overlooking diverse preferences ↳ You plan a high-energy paintball outing ↳ Half of your team would rather watch the paint dry. Ouch. ✅ Solution: Poll your team for interests and dietary restrictions. One size doesn't fit all! ❌ Waiting until the last minute ↳ Suddenly, it's two weeks until the event, and you're in panic mode. ↳ Venues are booked, prices are sky-high, and your stress levels? Through the roof. ✅ Solution: Start planning at least a month. Your future self will thank you. ❌ Neglecting to set clear objectives ↳ Did you throw a party, but was it just for fun, or did you want to improve team communication? ↳ Without clear goals, you're shooting in the dark. ✅ Solution: Define specific objectives for team bonding, skills development, or celebration. ❌ Overspending on unnecessary frills ↳ That chocolate fountain seemed like a good idea, but now your budget is drowning. ↳ Was it worth it? ✅ Solution: Focus on meaningful experiences. It's the memories that count, not the price tag. ❌ Forgetting to gather feedback ↳ The event's over, you breathe a sigh of relief, and... that's it? ↳ How will you know what worked and what didn't? ✅ Solution: Always follow up with a quick survey. It's your roadmap for future success. These mistakes can turn your team event from a bonding experience into a budget-busting. But here's the good news They're all avoidable! At Bondly, we've built a platform that effortlessly helps you sidestep these pitfalls. We've covered you, from diverse event options to built-in polling and feedback tools. Ready to plan your next team event with confidence? Let's chat about how Bondly can change your event planning process from a headache into a breeze. How soon is your next team event, and which of these mistakes are you most worried about making?

Let’s stop overlooking the power of bonding in our workplaces. Here’s the truth… The way we view team dynamics is holding us back. - Team-building events? Total waste of time → WRONG. They’re crucial. - Only big celebrations matter? → Absolutely not. It’s the little wins that count. Experiential gifting is just for the holidays?→ Think again. It’s year-round magic. Here’s the game-changer… - Make connection a consistent habit. - Integrate small experiences into your routine. Celebrate every win! - Personalize your approach—remember, it’s the thought that counts, not the price tag. Here’s what I’ve learned from my journey in event planning: I’ve seen teams flourish with just one thoughtful experience each month. It’s a game-changer for building strong bonds. I focus on micro-moments, not just the big company retreats. Those small experiences? They spark genuine connections. I've gifted experiences from cooking classes to local adventures → until I witnessed the joy they bring. Here’s the bottom line: Bonding isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s essential for engagement and satisfaction. When your team feels connected, they don’t just work together—they thrive together. Ready to cultivate a culture of connection? Let’s talk about how experiential gifting can make a real difference!

Team bonding doesn’t have to be hard… Here's why! We all know that teamwork makes the dream work. But why does it work so well? It’s not just good vibes and happy hours. There’s real science behind why shared experiences create stronger teams, boost morale, and drive productivity. The reality is: team bonding isn’t hard. The wrong activities make it so. And to prove it, studies from Harvard show that teams which engage in meaningful activities outside of work develop deeper trust, communicate better, which results in a higher job satisfaction rate. I used to think team bonding was just about hosting events. But it’s all about creating experiences with intention. I’ve helped many companies replace outdated team-building ideas with data-backed strategies that are proven to boost productivity and workplace satisfaction. Here’s the reality… team bonding, done right, works wonders. You can build a more cohesive team, foster better communication, and make your workplace somewhere people want to be. And if you want to make it easier? We at Bondly can help you save hours while delivering personalized experiences that bring your team closer, whether in-person or remote. You can strengthen your team, improve retention, and create stronger bonds. Team bonding isn’t dead—let’s just do it smarter.