Whether you’ve just filled your leadership position or have hired new people, taking your employees and coworkers out to a restaurant for karaoke will provide numerous benefits. While it may not seem like a conventional approach, that’s part of what makes it so successful. Below are the three biggest reasons to take your team out for a night of singing.

Why You Should Do Karaoke With Your Employees

1. Removes Them From Their Comfort Zone

Singing in front of people you only know on a professional level can be a little uncomfortable and embarrassing. Karaoke gives you the opportunity to observe how your team handles the pressure and discomfort – or if they’re completely at ease and confident. It also provides a team-building opportunity, as everyone can come together to bolster and support each other to make the experience more fun and less anxious.

2. Allows You to Get to Know Them

You’ll also get the chance to connect with your team on a less professional level. Since they’ll be in a casual restaurant setting and not the office, they’ll be more relaxed and act more like themselves, instead of being in work mode. Plus, if you go during a happy hour or to a place that offers drink specials, everyone can enjoy a drink or two to help them unwind and become more outgoing, leading to more interactions and friendships between them – and you.

3. Boosts Office Morale

Sharing their singing experiences will provide them with a strong bonding experience that will carry over into the workplace. They’ll be more comfortable and friendly towards each other, leading to more productive and positive office interactions. Beyond that, you suggesting a night out together shows them that you’re invested in them as people, not just employees, and participating in singing displays a more casual, less intimidating side of you. They’ll have a more positive attitude towards you and be willing to work harder when needed.

For your next team-building outing, take your team to the relaxed and vibrant Bungalow Inn in Lakeland, MN. Every Friday night, you can enjoy local DJs, dancing, and karaoke, and happy hour is from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. As a family-owned and -operated restaurant, they offer delicious, soulful dishes, as well as stellar wine pairings and Friday night all-you-can-eat fish. View their menu online and call (651) 436-5005 for inquiries about large group accommodations.