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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Team building can be a demanding and occasionally stressful task for HR professionals, but the investment of time and effort pays off significantly. Why is team building essential, and what is the true return on investment (ROI) of organizing events and activities beyond regular work routines?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article to find out more about the importance of team building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/teambuilding.com\/blog\/team-building-importance<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does the adjective \u201cclose-knit<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cThe following are reasons to foster a close-knit<\/strong> relationship among employees.\u201d<\/em> Give 1 synonym and use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does the term \u201cturnover cost<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cWith fewer employees leaving, you save on turnover costs<\/strong> and valuable time since you do not have to undergo an onboarding process.\u201d<\/em> Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does the expression \u201cto pull in the same direction<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cThus, employees can more easily see how their individual efforts fit into the larger organizational mission. This alignment is vital because it ensures that the various teams pull in the same direction<\/strong>.\u201d<\/em> Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What is your definition of team building, and why do you think it is important in the workplace?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Do you believe team building has a long-term impact on employee performance? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. In your opinion, what are the most important benefits of organizing team-building events?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Do you think team building is necessary for all organizations, regardless of their size? Why or why not?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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