An off site with a common shared activity is proven as an excellent way of removing the hierarchy and letting us see the human aspects of our colleagues.
An off site with a common shared activity is temporary, we are in work permanently, 5 days a week in a more realistic environment. It's a false situation.
I can see the human aspects of people I work with every day, it's human nature as I said and common sense. If individuals cannot engage with others and appear hostile, they need help.
By the way paper cuts are part and parcel of our daily life in the office, injuries as a result of glass cutting are not.
Were you covered insurance wise Cathy for any mishaps, whilst employees were off site and out of the office?