--- title: Outback Team Building & Training Blog (9) description: Welcome to the Outback Team Building & Training Blog. Check out our latest news, case studies, podcasts, press, and more. (9) --- ![Outback-logo](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/hubfs/Outback_Team_Building_April2018%20Theme/images/outback-logo.png) [![Outback-logo](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/hubfs/Outback_Team_Building_April2018%20Theme/images/outback-logo.png)](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com) - [Team Building](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/team-building/) - [All Programs](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/team-building/) - [Top Activities](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/team-building/top-activities/) - [Scavenger Hunts](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/team-building/scavenger-hunts/) - [Indoor Team Building](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/team-building/indoor-team-building/) - [Outdoor Team Building](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/team-building/outdoor-team-building/) - [Charity & Philanthropic](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/team-building/charity-philanthropic/) - [Budget Activities](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/team-building/budget-activities/) - [Training & Development](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/training-development/) - [Coaching & Consulting](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/coaching-consulting/) - [Resources](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/helpful-resources/) - [Downloadable Resources](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/helpful-resources/downloadable-resources/) - [Helpful Links](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/helpful-resources/helpful-links/) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/helpful-resources/faq/) - [Our Customers](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/our-customers/) - [Why Choose Us](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/our-customers/why-choose-us/) - [Corporate Groups](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/our-customers/corporate-groups/) - [DMC & Event Planners](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/our-customers/dmc/) - [Hotel & Resorts](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/our-customers/hotels/) - [School & Universities](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/our-customers/schools/) - [Charities & Non profits](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/our-customers/charities/) - [About Us](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/about-us/) - [Meet Our Team](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/about-us/meet-our-team/) - [Join Our Team](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/about-us/join-our-team/) - [Our Story](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/about-us/our-story/) - [We Care](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/about-us/we-care/) - [Contact Us](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/about-us/contact-us/) - [Blog](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/blog/) [1-800-565-8735](tel:18005658735) [Request Quote](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/request-a-quote/) # Outback Team Building & Training Blog ##### Tips, expert advice, exclusive interviews, and more on team building and employee engagement [![happy employee](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/happy%20employee.jpg?width=710&name=happy%20employee.jpg)](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/podcast-5-employee-engagement-strategies-from-left-the-tech-company-with-a-97-retention-rate) ## [PODCAST: Employee Engagement Strategies That Led Left to a 97% Retention Rate](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/podcast-5-employee-engagement-strategies-from-left-the-tech-company-with-a-97-retention-rate) April 9, 2019 | [Employee Engagement](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/employee-engagement) | [Podcast](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/podcast) In the latest episode of Outback Talks, we sit down with Tracey Topping, Employee Experience Manager at multinational technology company Left, to discuss the five employee engagement strategies that... [Read More](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/podcast-5-employee-engagement-strategies-from-left-the-tech-company-with-a-97-retention-rate) [![cabin-1082058_1280](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cabin-1082058_1280.jpg?width=710&name=cabin-1082058_1280.jpg)](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/podcast-noravera-discusses-company-retreats-and-how-they-cater-to-their-team-dynamic) ## [PODCAST: Noravera Discusses Company Retreats and How They Cater to Their Team Dynamic](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/podcast-noravera-discusses-company-retreats-and-how-they-cater-to-their-team-dynamic) April 1, 2019 | [Podcast](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/podcast) | [Company Retreats](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/company-retreats) In this episode of Outback Talks: The Employee Engagement Podcast, we sit down with Noravera's Brian Ceci to discuss how their recent company retreat catered to their team dynamic. 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[Read More](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/online-guide-the-ultimate-guide-to-outdoor-team-building) [![whatsnew](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/whatsnew.jpg?width=710&name=whatsnew.jpg)](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/whats-new-at-outback-team-building-training) ## [What's New at Outback Team Building & Training?](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/whats-new-at-outback-team-building-training) March 19, 2019 | [Outback Team Building & Training](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/outback-team-building-training) Check out this hot sheet to learn all about the most recent programs, technology developments, and content at Outback. 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