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Team-building activities disliked by a third of workers, survey shows
Office workers at their desks in London

A THIRD of employees dislike work team-building activities, a new Acas survey has found.

One in five workers also revealed they do not like after-hours drinks or any social activity with colleagues.

Dan Ellis, interim chief executive of the conciliation service Acas, which commissioned the poll, said: “Work social activities can be a great way for employers to improve their staff morale, well-being and rapport among colleagues.

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