The traditional team outing is often a day trip or an evening out, where the goal is to strengthen team spirit and improve the bond between colleagues. But what if you could enhance that sense of team building by organizing a work vacation? A so-called workation is a mix of working and vacationing in a beautiful location. It is a next level team outing abroad that combines the best of both worlds.
With colleagues on a company trip
During a company work vacation, colleagues travel together to an inspiring environment where they have the opportunity to work and relax. Often a beautiful location abroad is chosen for a working vacation, for example a sunny spot by the coast or an inspiring city. The beautiful surroundings and the casual atmosphere contribute to a productive working atmosphere and an enjoyable time with your team.
Especially now that there is more freedom in your workplace, it is fun to go and discover together with your colleagues what it is like to work from a different place. Working together during the day and then jumping into the pool and lighting the barbecue. A party is definitely part of it too, just like we are used to from incentive trips, only at a workation it is so much more than just that party.
Workation provides inspiration
A workation is more than just working in a different location. It offers the chance to get to know colleagues in a different way, understand each other better and work together on projects and goals. It also provides an opportunity to get new ideas and stimulate creativity. So often you hear that the best business ideas are born when you least expected it. So a workation not only strengthens the bond between colleagues, but also improves productivity and innovation within your team.
Working Remotely has years of experience in organizing working vacations for companies and is happy to help you with your corporate trip abroad.
More benefits of a working vacation
Another benefit of a workation is that it is a perfect way to escape the daily grind at work. It gives colleagues a chance to step out of their comfort zone and focus on new challenges and projects. This gives a fresh perspective on work and offers new insights that are sometimes hard to come by at home or in the office. It is the ultimate time for a brainstorming session, strategic meeting or to zoom out and work on your business with the whole team.
Combining work and personal life
As an organizer of a workation, it is important to consider the individual needs and desires of colleagues. For example, there should be enough room for relaxation and fun in addition to the work that needs to be done. Everyone handles this differently. Therefore, sound out what needs there are during the preparations and take them into account. Because of our experience with many other company workouts, we can advise you well on this.
In addition to meeting needs, good facilities must be available to work and live comfortably at the location. These include bedrooms with separate beds, different work areas so that everyone can find a quiet spot, and a quiet environment. If there has just been a renovation at your neighbor’s place, you’ll be very disappointed if you thought you could spend a week there quietly working with your team.
A corporate workout something for you?
A workation is thus an excellent alternative to the traditional team outing or incentive. It offers the opportunity to work, relax and strengthen the bond between colleagues in an inspiring location. The change of scenery often creates a lot of creativity and new ideas. By choosing a workation as a team outing, you are not only investing in team building, but also in productivity and innovation within your company. We would love to help you organize a memorable workation for your team, look here for more inspiration.
