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The tragedy that marred the team-building activity of the men’s basketball team of Ateneo de Manila University in a beach resort in Aurora should be food for thought to companies that engage in similar activities.
It is common practice by some companies in the country that have a lot of employees, e.g., 20 and more, to spend several days in resorts outside of their principal place of business during the months of April and May to hold those events.
Often held in resorts that have facilities for group discussions and water-based recreation, the activity is aimed at building camaraderie among the staff and giving them a pleasant breather from their daily work.
For employees with financial constraints, the expense-free vacation is heaven-sent. The morale boosting is enhanced if the employees’ families are included in the event at no additional cost to them.
