Why Team Building Belongs in Every Induction Program

When someone joins your company, the way you welcome them sets the tone for how they feel about your culture and their place in the team. Sitting through hours of slides or one-way talks can leave people feeling disconnected and unsure of their role. But when the induction includes something interactive, fun and team-focused, it helps people settle in quickly and feel like they belong.

We work with HR and L&D teams to make induction days more engaging, so employees get to know each other, understand what your company is about and leave feeling confident and motivated.

Why Team Building Works for Onboarding

Team building activities fit naturally into an induction day. They break up the schedule, keep people engaged and help everyone feel more comfortable. You can even include your company’s history, values and key messages in the activity, so it reinforces what people have already heard in the morning sessions.

Here’s why it works: ✅ Makes induction active and enjoyable instead of passive
✅ Helps people remember your key company messages
✅ Gets new and existing employees working together straight away
✅ Leaves a good impression that reflects your company’s culture

We make sure the activity feels natural and not forced, while still achieving your goals.

Team Building Activities That Work Well for Induction Days

Here are some of the most popular activities our clients choose for onboarding:

SolarBuddy

A meaningful CSR activity where teams put together solar lights for children in need. It gives the day a bigger purpose while helping people connect through teamwork.

The Pitch

Teams come up with and present creative ideas, which helps break the ice, improve communication and bring out everyone’s strengths.

The Trading Table

A fast-paced, team-based challenge that gets people talking, working together and having fun.

Digital Treasure Hunt

If you have a larger venue or campus, this activity gets people moving around, solving clues and working as a team while learning about their new environment.

We can deliver all of these activities at your office, hotel or chosen venue anywhere in Ireland.

How We Make It Easy

We know how busy you are. That’s why we handle everything so your induction day runs smoothly:

• You tell us what you want your employees to take away from the day
• You share your slides, key points and any company information
• We recommend the right activity for your group and objectives
• We build your content into the experience if possible
• We deliver and run the activity on the day as part of your schedule
• We help you gather feedback to keep improving

Ready to Give Your Team a Better Start?

An induction day should do more than tick boxes. It’s your chance to welcome employees properly, help them connect and show what your company is really about.

We can help you create a simple, memorable and effective onboarding and team building experience anywhere in Ireland or online.

📞 Tel: 01 270 9266
📧 Email: info@dynamicevents.ie

Frequently Asked Questions

Why include team building in an induction?

Team building helps employees feel involved, remember key information and get to know their team straight away.

Can you include our company’s own content?

Yes, we use your slides, messages and values to create an experience that feels like it belongs to your company.

Do you deliver outside Dublin?

Yes, we deliver anywhere in Ireland and can also run virtual activities for remote teams.