Gallup's latest State of the Global Workplace report shows employee engagement hitting a 10-year low. However, the companies bucking this trend share a common trait. We will explore what the data says and how HR teams should connect these insights to their events and sports programming investments. Volo for Business is the corporate division of Volo Sports, the largest adult social sports company in the United States. We work with HR leaders and people teams across Washington, D.C., New York, Boston, Baltimore, Los Angeles, and San Francisco who are trying to answer the same question. Where do we invest to actually move employee engagement? Gallup's data provides the clearest answer the research has produced in years. Here is how to read it and what it means for your programming budget.

A step-by-step guide for HR leaders who want to launch a company sports league. We cover everything from sport selection and format through vendor partnerships, budget planning, and measuring return on investment.

As your company grows, building a strong culture becomes tougher. Most team-building ideas target small groups, but when you need to engage hundreds, traditional activities no longer work. Scalable, effective events are essential.

The biggest mistake in corporate team building is making fun mandatory. Here’s why this approach backfires and a framework for creating a genuine play culture that employees choose to join. Volo for Business, the corporate programming division of Volo Sports, the largest adult social sports company in the United States, has helped hundreds of companies across Washington, D.C., New York, Boston, Baltimore, Los Angeles, and San Francisco build employee engagement programs through sport and play. The most common mistake we see isn’t a bad event, it’s making participation feel obligatory. Mandatory fun isn’t just ineffective. It’s actively counterproductive. Here’s why, and what to do instead.

The right corporate sports league depends on team size, goals, and culture. This guide quickly breaks down Volo for Business’s three main formats to help you decide which is best for you. When HR leaders and event planners reach out to Volo for Business, a common question is, "What type of league best suits our organization?" Volo for Business offers three corporate sports league formats in major cities, each tailored to a distinct need. Here’s how to choose the best fit.

Return-to-office (RTO) initiatives are facing a serious compliance problem. Executives want their teams back in the building to foster collaboration, but employees are hesitant to give up the flexibility they have grown accustomed to. When leaders rely solely on strict mandates, the result is often a reluctant workforce clocking in just to meet attendance requirements.

Why Corporate Pickleball Leagues Are the Employee Wellness Benefit HR Leaders Are Betting On in 2026

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May is here, and that means summer is right around the corner. If your company doesn’t have a summer party on the calendar yet, now is the time to start planning! Between back-to-back meetings, full inboxes, and the general hustle and bustle of work life, your employees deserve a moment to step back, connect, and just have fun.

On September 11th, 2001, our founder Rob Herzog had a close call that sparked a powerful realization—the importance of bringing people together. More than 20 years later, that mission continues to guide everything we do at ZogCulture and ZogSports. Here’s Rob’s story.

As you think ahead to how teambuilding fits into your company's upcoming year and budget, we want to provide you with some inspiration.

Here are some popular events for 2024 to keep your team engaged year-round!

A message from our CEO, Rob Herzog

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Is your company looking for a new, creative way to get employees out of the office? Look no further than a ZogCulture City Scavenger Hunt! 

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Volunteering as a company is a great way to bring your employees together and give back to the community. Aside from just benefitting your organization, encouraging your co-workers to participate in charitable acts also benefits nonprofits, community organizations, and our society. Here are some thoughts from our nonprofit partner Jersey Cares on how corporate volunteerism impacts these groups:

Women's History Month is an annual observance celebrated in March to recognize and honor the contributions of women to history, culture, and society. While the month is a great opportunity to learn about the countless women who have made a difference, it's also an important time to reflect on how far we've come (and how far we have yet to go) in achieving gender equity. One important place where we can focus our efforts is in the workplace.