Transparency at teambuilding.com

Welcome to our Transparency Page. We believe in being open and honest with our audience about who we are, how we operate, and the principles that guide our work.

Publishing Principles

Our commitment to accuracy, fairness, and integrity guides everything we publish. We strive to:

  • Verify all information before publication: We fact-check all content through reliable sources before publishing. Our editorial team follows a rigorous verification process that includes expert consultation when necessary. For example, if an article includes legal information about employee relations or similar then we consult an attorney. Similarly, for more general HR and team building topics we consult with both internal and external experts.
  • Present balanced perspectives on complex issues: We actively seek diverse viewpoints and ensure our coverage reflects the full spectrum of perspectives on controversial topics, avoiding bias in our reporting.
  • No pay to play. We do not accept money, link-swaps or any other type of barter or payment to be included in a teambuilding.com article. All content is 100% organic and earned.
  • Uphold journalistic standards in all our work: We adhere to established journalistic practices including accuracy, fairness, independence, and accountability in everything we publish.
  • Technology enables our people. We use generative AI for outlines and drafts for some content. Every article is planned, guided, reviewed, edited and improved by a human.

 

Ownership & Funding Information

Transparency about our financial structure helps our audience understand our motivations and potential influences.

  • Company ownership structure: teambuilding.com is a privately owned business. The company is majority woman-owned by Tasia Duske. We disclose any ownership stakes that might present potential conflicts of interest.
  • teambuilding.com publishes via a variety of websites including virtualteambuilding.com, virtualholidayparty.com, and Museum Hack, and promotes our experiences via websites like The Great Guac Off, and tiny campfire.
  • Primary funding sources: Our operations are entirely bootstrapped and funded through selling team building experiences to corporate clients. There are no external parties that influence teambuilding.com through financing.
  • Financial disclosures: We proactively disclose any significant investments, partnerships, or funding arrangements that could potentially influence our coverage.

 

Actionable Feedback Policy

We value input from our audience and have established clear channels for receiving and addressing feedback:

  • How to submit feedback: You can contact us by writing a comment on any article. Alternatively, you can reach us via our contact page or through our social media channels.
  • What happens to your feedback: All submissions are reviewed by our audience engagement team and routed to the appropriate department. Content corrections are verified by editors, product suggestions are sent to our development team, and policy concerns are escalated to management.
  • Timeline for response: We acknowledge all feedback within 48 hours. For factual correction requests, we aim to investigate and respond within 3 business days. More complex inquiries may take longer, but we will keep you updated on our progress.

 

Corrections Policy

We are committed to accuracy, but we recognize that mistakes happen. When they do:

  • We promptly correct factual errors: Upon verification of an error, we update the content as quickly as possible. Corrections are made within 24 hours of confirmation, with urgent matters addressed immediately.
  • We clearly mark corrections on the original content: All substantive corrections include an editor’s note explaining what was changed and when. Minor spelling or grammatical corrections may be made without notation.
  • We thank readers who bring errors to our attention: We value the role our community plays in maintaining accuracy and acknowledge those who help us improve our content.

 

Ethics Policy

Our ethical guidelines ensure that our work maintains the highest standards of integrity:

  • Conflict of interest protocols: Staff members must disclose any personal, financial, or professional relationships that could influence their work. They recuse themselves from coverage where conflicts exist. All potential conflicts are reviewed by our ethics committee.
  • Guidelines for accepting gifts or promotional items: Our content team does not accept gifts or payment. Review products must be returned or donated after testing.
  • Privacy and data protection commitments: We collect only necessary user data, with transparent policies about its use. We never sell personal information to third parties. We comply with relevant data protection regulations.

 

Diversity Policy

We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our work and better serve our audience:

  • Our commitment to inclusive coverage and representation: We actively seek to cover stories affecting underrepresented communities and ensure our content reflects the diversity of our audience. We regularly audit our coverage to identify and address gaps in representation.
  • Internal diversity initiatives and goals: Our recruitment processes are designed to attract diverse candidates, and we offer mentorship programs to support career advancement for all groups.
  • How we ensure diverse voices are included in our content: We maintain a diverse expert source database and track the demographic makeup of our sources. Our editorial guidelines require consideration of multiple perspectives, with particular attention to including voices from marginalized communities.
  • Training and development opportunities for staff: We provide ongoing professional development, mentorship programs, and leadership training specifically designed to support employees.

 

Organization Information

Essential details about our organization:

  • Description: teambuilding.com is a privately-owned business dedicated to building happier teams. Founded in 2019, we specialize in team building, employee engagement, and other HR topics, and are committed to Level 10 Integrity. Our team of 60+ professionals works to bring team building options to you that fit any budget and experience level.
  • Email Address: For general inquiries: info@teambuilding.com.
  • Phone Number: Main office: +1 800-683-8494. Available 8am to 8pm ET.
  • Legal Name: MNT Holdings LLC operating as teambuilding.com. Registered in Nevada, United States.
  • Founding Date: February 28, 2019.
  • Number of Employees: Our team consists of 13 full-time and 50+ part-time professionals across editorial, technical, business, and support departments. We also work with approximately 10 regular contributors and freelancers.

This transparency page demonstrates our commitment to openness and accountability. We believe that by being transparent about our operations, we build trust with our audience and strengthen the integrity of our work. We review and update this information quarterly to ensure it remains current and accurate.