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title: Outback Team Building & Training Blog | Employee Engagement (3)
description: Employee Engagement | Welcome to the Outback Team Building & Training Blog. Check out our latest news, case studies, podcasts, press, and more. (3)
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## [50 Ways to Improve Your Office Working Environment](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/50-ways-to-improve-your-office-environment)

 November 27, 2018 | [Employee Engagement](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/employee-engagement) | [Online Guides](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/online-guides)

This online guide will provide you with some easy ideas on how to modernize your workplace and boost employee engagement by improving your office working environment.

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## [10 Staff Break Room Improvements for Your Employees](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/10-ideas-to-make-your-office-break-room-better-for-employees)

 November 26, 2018 | [Employee Engagement](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/employee-engagement)

The best offices have common spaces where employees actually want to spend their free time. Check out these ideas to help make your break room a more relaxing, engaging, and recharging place.

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## [These Simple Items Can Make Employees More Productive at Their Desks](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/simple-items-make-employees-more-productive-at-their-desks)

 November 23, 2018 | [Employee Engagement](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/employee-engagement)

Does your team have everything they need at their desks to do their best work? Check out five simple items that have been proven to help make employees more productive.

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## [How Office Design Can Help Your Team Work Better](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/how-office-design-can-help-you-work-better)

 November 19, 2018 | [Employee Engagement](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/employee-engagement) | [Podcast](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/podcast)

We spoke with Morgan Thomas, an interior designer at Cutler, about office design and how to make the most effective use of your space.

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## [5 Office Plants That Can Spruce Up Your Workplace](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/5-office-plants-that-can-spruce-up-your-workplace)

 November 14, 2018 | [Employee Engagement](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/employee-engagement)

Did you know that having plants in your work environment can actually provide some pretty amazing benefits? Keep reading to learn more about the best office plants to help you reduce stress, clean...

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## [3 Ways You Can Improve Your Work Environment for Under $100](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/3-ways-you-can-improve-your-work-environment-for-under-100)

 November 12, 2018 | [Employee Engagement](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/employee-engagement)

Want to improve your office atmosphere but don’t want to break the bank? Good news: there are plenty of small touches you can make to your workplace that are both beneficial and affordable.

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## [How to Generate Enthusiasm for CSR from Within Your Organization](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/how-to-generate-enthusiasm-for-csr-from-within-your-organization)

 October 15, 2018 | [Employee Engagement](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/employee-engagement) | [Podcast](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/podcast) | [CSR](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/csr)

The best way to set up a successful corporate social responsibility program is to start from the inside out. Check out these tips from Murray Seward, CEO of Outback Team Building & Training, to get...

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## [How to Create a Successful CSR Program in 3 Easy Steps](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/how-to-create-a-successful-csr-program-in-3-easy-steps)

 October 10, 2018 | [Employee Engagement](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/employee-engagement) | [Charity Team Building](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/charity-team-building) | [CSR](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/csr)

Want to introduce corporate social responsibility to your organization, but not sure where to begin? These easy-to-follow guidelines will help explain how you can set up an effective CSR plan at...

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## [CSR Explained: Why Businesses Are Showing More Compassion](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/csr-explained-why-businesses-are-showing-more-compassion)

 October 8, 2018 | [Employee Engagement](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/employee-engagement) | [Charity Team Building](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/charity-team-building) | [CSR](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/csr)

64% of CEOs say corporate social responsibility is core to their business. So, what exactly is CSR? And why is it so important?

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## [A Manager's Guide to Improving Employee Engagement](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/a-managers-guide-to-improving-employee-engagement)

 July 23, 2018 | [Employee Engagement](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/employee-engagement) | [Online Guides](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/online-guides)

Having an engaged workforce can be crucial to your company’s success. As a manager, you can use this free guide to help effectively measure, track, and improve employee engagement within your...

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