Employers' View on Corporate Culture
What do you consider an ideal corporate event?(multiple answers)- Informal, fun atmosphere - 60%.
- Dislike corporate events - 25%.
- Team building in nature - 19%.
- After work format - 10%.
- Corporate without management - 2%.
- Other - 2%.
- I dance and have fun - 35%.
- I engage in conversations, leave at 11:00 PM - 26%.
- I don’t attend and don’t regret it - 19%.
- I keep an eye on the situation and take photos - 21%.
- I am the life of the party - 16%.
- Other - 3%.
- Forced fun - 43%.
- Long toasts - 30%.
- Informal behavior of colleagues - 25%.
- Absence of colleagues - 22%.
- Loud music and karaoke - 15%.
- Other - 5%.
- Atmosphere of equality - 42%.
- Good music and host - 38%.
- Real teamwork and ease - 37%.
- Awards and recognition - 31%.
- Closeness with colleagues after the event - 26%.
- Other - 3%.
- An opportunity to communicate with colleagues outside the office - 38%.
- A way to relax - 35%.
- A reason to remember team spirit - 31%.
- Formality - 20%.
- A test of endurance - 10%.
Job Seekers: Their Perspective
What is your ideal corporate event?(multiple answers)- Informal setting - 59%.
- Dislike corporate events - 22%.
- Team building outdoors - 17%.
- Corporate without management - 6%.
- After work format - 9%.
- Other - 1%.
- I dance and have fun - 42%.
- I engage in conversations, leave at 11:00 PM - 27%.
- I don’t attend and don’t regret it - 25%.
- I am the life of the party - 14%.
- I monitor the atmosphere - 13%.
- Other - 3%.
- Forced fun - 44%.
- Long toasts - 39%.
- Informal behavior of colleagues - 34%.
- Karaoke and loud music - 14%.
- Absence of colleagues - 11%.
- Other - 5%.
- Atmosphere of equality - 49%.
- Real teamwork - 45%.
- Music and host - 37%.
- Getting closer with colleagues - 25%.
- Awards and recognition - 24%.
- Other - 6%.
- An opportunity to communicate with colleagues - 41%.
- A way to relax - 37%.
- A reason to remember team spirit - 30%.
- Formality - 26%.
- A test of endurance - 10%.
- Other - 3%.
Common Opinions of Employers and Job Seekers
“At our last corporate event, we rented a cozy hall with a view of the mountains. When we stepped out onto the terrace, the whole team watched the sunset over the Alamedin Gorge. We took a group photo, and at that moment, we felt true unity.”“In our company, we love to hold contests. Last year, we had a contest for the best national song. Some came out with a komuz, while others performed modern music. The atmosphere was incredibly friendly, and even the shyest colleagues opened up.”
“One of the most memorable corporate events was when we went to Cholpon-Ata in winter. We went ice skating, drank hot tea on the shores of Issyk-Kul, and organized a small flash mob. Despite the frost, the atmosphere was very warm.”
Conclusions
The results of the headhunter.kg survey show that both employers and employees agree that corporate events should take place in a light and relaxed atmosphere, without pressure and formalities. The most annoying factor is forced fun (44%), while the most important aspect of a successful event is the atmosphere of equality (42-49%).Although 22-25% of people dislike corporate events, the majority see them as an opportunity for communication, relaxation, and strengthening team spirit.
