Planning an offsite can be a blast—it’s a chance for your team to bond, brainstorm, and break free from the daily grind. But before you get to the good stuff, there’s the whole planning process, which can be a bit of a nightmare. One of the biggest headaches? Travel costs. You’ve hired an offsite company to take care of the budgeting, but something just doesn’t seem right. Are those travel costs they’re quoting you legit, or are you about to overpay for your team’s big escape?...

For many companies, distributed teams are the future; and if you’re part of one, you’re probably loving the flexibility of working from anywhere with Wi-Fi. But just because you can work from a beach in Bali or a cabin in the Rockies doesn’t mean you should skip those face-to-face meetings. Yes, in-person meetings! For some reason, the idea of meeting in person tends to give people flashbacks to stuffy conference rooms and stale coffee....

Team offsites are all the rage—and for good reason. They’re a chance to get everyone out of the office (or out of their home offices) and into a fresh environment where creativity can flourish, bonds can be strengthened, and new strategies can be hatched. But before you book that dreamy mountain lodge or the swanky downtown loft, it’s essential to understand the true costs involved. Spoiler: it’s not just about the money....

Offsites: those magical days where you and your team escape the confines of the office, bond over trust falls (do people do these anymore?), and hopefully solve that one problem that’s been haunting your department for months. But how do you convince your boss that this excursion is worth the investment? After all, the budget isn’t bottomless, and the ROI can seem, well, a little fuzzy. If you’re gearing up to pitch the idea of an offsite to your boss, fear not!...

Planning an offsite can be a game-changer for your team’s morale, creativity, and productivity. But when it comes to organizing the whole shebang, you might be left wondering: Should you plan an offsite yourself or hire a company to do it for you? Let’s go through the pros and cons of each approach so you can decide what’s best for your team. Spoiler alert: whichever route you take, you’ll want to make sure you’re using Team, Assemble!...

So, you’re planning a team outing. Awesome! But before you start packing your bags, have you really considered if the location you’ve chosen is the best fit for your team? Whether it’s a weekend retreat or an off-site brainstorming session, the right setting can make all the difference. But not everyone on your team wants the same things. Some crave adventure; others might just want to chill. How do you figure out the perfect place?...

So, your boss has picked a location for the next team meeting or off-site event. But here’s the problem: it’s not just inconvenient; it’s practically on Mars, costs a small fortune, and no one really wants to go there (because it’s just as hot and dry, like their sense of humor). You’re stuck in a classic dilemma—how do you tell your boss their idea might be a terrible one without risking your job or coming off as the office downer?...