--- title: Outback Team Building & Training Blog | Team Consulting description: Team Consulting | Welcome to the Outback Team Building & Training Blog. Check out our latest news, case studies, podcasts, press, and more. --- ![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 [![you-x-ventures-6awfTPLGaCE-unsplash](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/you-x-ventures-6awfTPLGaCE-unsplash.jpg?width=710&name=you-x-ventures-6awfTPLGaCE-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/2020-team-building-training-trends) ## [The Top Trends in Team Building and Training for 2020](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/2020-team-building-training-trends) December 11, 2019 | [Team Building](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/team-building) | [Team Coaching](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/team-coaching) | [Team Consulting](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/team-consulting) | [Online Guides](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/online-guides) | [Training & Development](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/training-development) In this online guide, you’ll gain expert insights and advice on the trends in team building, training and development, and coaching and consulting that you can expect to see in 2020. [Read More](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/2020-team-building-training-trends) [![businesswoman-career-communication-789822](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/businesswoman-career-communication-789822.jpg?width=710&name=businesswoman-career-communication-789822.jpg)](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/employee-retention-tactics-guide) ## [ONLINE GUIDE: Tactics to Increase Employee Retention in a Competitive Employment Market](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/employee-retention-tactics-guide) August 28, 2019 | [Team Coaching](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/team-coaching) | [Team Consulting](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/team-consulting) | [Online Guides](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/online-guides) This guide examines why employee retention should be a top priority for organizations as well as key tactics they can implement to reduce employee turnover. 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