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Back-to-Work seminar: ideas and activities for a successful team restart

Summer is ending, the challenge begins

The return to work is approaching, and with it, the desire to bring your team together after the summer break. Have you just been tasked with organizing the back-to-work seminar? You’re excited… but feeling a bit of pressure too? That’s perfectly normal. Because more than just another event, this moment should mark a fresh start, boost energy, strengthen bonds, and most of all… inspire full engagement in the company. So, what if this year, you stepped off the beaten path to offer your colleagues a seminar they’ll truly remember?

Group of happy colleagues celebrating their victory during a team building with Evolution 2 Chamonix

Why organize a back-to-work seminar?

A seminar is a powerful tool for team cohesion. It’s not just a friendly get-together, it serves a real strategic purpose. A well-designed seminar allows you to:

  • Unite teams around upcoming goals

  • Rebuild connections after the summer break

  • Welcome new team members

  • Kick off projects in a dynamic, motivating atmosphere!

Whether you're planning for 10 or 800 people, over one or several days, in France or abroad, anything is possible. The key? Finding the right activities and a destination that everyone will get excited about!

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Plenty of destination ideas for your back-to-work seminar!

Mountain seminar with team building in Chamonix with Evolution 2

In the mountains: fresh air and wide open spaces

Nothing beats the fresh mountain air for a change of scenery! The Alps provide the perfect setting for corporate seminars, with their majestic peaks, crystal-clear lakes, and breathtaking trails. There, teams can try biathlon, e-scooter hiking, outdoor sports challenges, water activities, or excursions that will leave a lasting impression. Far from the office, disconnection and team bonding happen instantly.

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Team building raft activity during a seminar in Lacanau

By the sea: relaxation and challenge

Head to the Atlantic coast or the Mediterranean! Here, there’s no shortage of activities to boost team spirit under the sun. In Lacanau, between the lake, the ocean, and the pine forest, challenge your teams with unique bonding experiences they’ll never forget. You can also head south, where seminars can take place all year round, with tailor-made events for everyone.

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Feeling like going further? Choose a seminar abroad: Portugal, Morocco, Spain… or even farther. Immersing your team in a new environment helps create lasting collective memories while discovering rich cultures, landscapes, and heritage!

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Team rafting activity for team building

What activities make a seminar successful ?

Team building is at the heart of any seminar experience. Activities are the soul of this shared moment. They break the ice, build connections, reveal hidden talents — and above all, unite the team (plus, they give everyone great stories to tell and memories to relive afterward!). Here are a few ideas:

  • Adventure challenges: orienteering, zip-lining, outdoor riddles

  • Collaborative workshops: raft building, outdoor escape games, treasure hunts

  • Well-being activities: yoga, meditation, mindful walking — to recharge and reset

  • Sporting challenges: biathlon, mountain biking, canyoning, or paddleboarding

All tailored to your preferences and destination!

Seminar evening in a chalet in Chamonix

A key partner to organize it all: Evolution 2

Organizing a seminar is a true profession. That’s why Evolution 2 has been supporting companies for over 30 years in designing authentic and impactful seminars. As a key player in outdoor activities, Evolution 2 offers more than 55 team building experiences in France and internationally, all set in exceptional locations. Our strength? Being producers from A to Z of our activities, with all the necessary equipment, qualified instructors, and real on-the-ground expertise. Thanks to a wide presence (Alps, seaside, abroad) and a dedicated team, you benefit from personalized support, from the initial planning right through to the event day. Let yourself be guided and focus on what matters most: creating a powerful experience for your teams.

Dare to create a seminar that reflects you

Your back-to-work seminar shouldn’t be just another “mandatory” date on the HR calendar. It’s a valuable opportunity to build connections, reignite collective energy, and engage your employees in a new momentum. With the right activities, the perfect destination, and a reliable partner, this moment can become a real driver of performance and commitment. So, are you ready to organize a back-to-work seminar that will leave a lasting impression?

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