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.

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