Though not the focus of your workday, taking the opportunity to bond with your office co-workers is one of the keys to success. Not only does it give you time to unwind from your hectic, daily, city grind, but studies have even shown that it can improve the quality of the work you produce. Those individuals who bond with their co-workers are overall more comfortable in their work space, post-bonding with their fellow busy bees. It only makes sense that if you are more at ease at work, your productivity will be better!

Sharing A Meal

This is one of the easiest to accomplish for everyone, whether it be for a picnic, happy hour, lunch, or dinner. Keep in mind that you want to try to keep the convo light and as work-free as possible in order to ensure that you get to know your co-workers on a social level, rather than just bringing it back to the office. Team building activities should be avoided at these types of outings, since this is the time for employees to get to kick-back, relax and unwind with each other in a less formal setting. Breaking bread is also an enjoyable celebratory option for something like an employee's retirement or the boss's birthday.

Volunteering

Those co-workers who participate in volunteering activities together find they recoup better from work stress and are re-charged to make more moves the next time they hit the office. When you schedule employee volunteer efforts regularly, you are also setting a precedents that attracts future employees who care about giving back to their community. Not to mention the fact that volunteer projects have been shown to positively effect overall leadership skills in an work environment. Plus it's so much more fun to enjoy than your traditional, boring leadership seminar!

A Yacht Outing

The Aqua Azul yacht is an ideal option for a company outing. Who doesn't love to bond and get to know each other while cruising NY Harbor on a private yacht, with the magnificent city backdrop in the background? Co-worker gatherings on board a charter yacht offers a unique atmosphere for mingling, unwinding, and connecting with your fellow employees. Cruises last anywhere from 2-5 hours and each event is specifically styled to match your budget and needs. Whether you want to honor a co-worker's milestone or celebrate closing a big deal, Aqua Azul will give a special touch to your co-worker bonding experience!