A Threads user has sparked debate online after urging companies to stop organising team building activities on employees’ days off.
In a post that has since drawn attention, the user questioned why some companies insist on holding work-related activities during weekends.
‘Weekends are not for team building’
The OP wrote:
To companies – if you want to do team building, can you not disturb family time or our day off?”
He pointed out that working adults already spend at least a quarter of their weekly hours at the workplace, excluding commuting time.
He then questioned whether forcing employees to attend weekend team building sessions would actually improve efficiency, teamwork, or output.
“You think by forcing workers to come on weekends for team building, efficiency and output will improve?”
Mixed reactions
In the comments, several users echoed his sentiments.
One commenter wrote: ‘Team building is a scam. Just give staff a raise and bonus. That is 100 times better than wasting time.’
Others argued that companies should respect employees’ boundaries, especially when it comes to family commitments.
However, not everyone agreed.
Some netizens pointed out that team building activities can help strengthen workplace relationships, improve morale, and foster better collaboration, as long as they are not too frequent or compulsory.
One user suggested that once-a-year team building events are still reasonable.
Another said that if employees are unavailable, they can simply inform their employers instead of rejecting the concept entirely.
The discussion highlights a larger debate about work-life balance in Malaysia, and whether team building activities truly benefit employees or just add to their workload.
