The Library & Learning Support Services at the University of Surrey has a number of diverse sub-teams that draw from different professional backgrounds. Recent changes in the staff structure meant that different teams were suddenly working closely together, without necessarily any initial integration. Library & Learning Support Services felt that staff needed to bond and get to know each other better, so that they could work together more efficiently.

Takeda, a large pharmaceutical company, has offices across over 90 different countries and its UK headquarters resides in High Wycombe. Takeda UK’s Medical Affairs and Regional Medical Advisors team is compiled of 10 employees, half of which work remotely. Whilst remote working offers flexibility, it can create a lack of integration within work teams.