Face-to-face events: why they are essential in a world of remote-workers

Face-to-face events are an effective way of countering isolation for remote workers

Remote workers often say they miss social connections and human contact, so the answer is to give them a sense of belonging and help them bond with their teammates. Here is where events come in. Employees working from home can be more productive than their in-office counterparts, but they also tend to be less happy and engaged with their jobs. That’s because human connections are important for happiness — and face-to-face events are a great way to help remote workers form those connections. Face-to-face events are one way that remote teams can come together and bond with their teammates. They also help build trust among team members, which is essential for remote teams who may not see each other every day.

Why virtual meetings are not enough to keep your team engaged

Virtual meetings are effective when it comes to getting the job done, but they don’t satisfy our craving for real-life interaction with our peers. This has led several corporations to experiment with investing some of the money normally spent on renting offices into the organisation of face-to-face events that bring together employees working in disparate locations – or from home. These face-to-face events can be anything from a conference to a retreat, but they all serve the same purpose: to help remote employees feel more connected to the company.

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Workations are on the rise

Remote work retreats, also known as “workations”, are a growing trend in the corporate world. These getaways provide employees with an opportunity to leave their home-office behind for a few days and recharge their batteries before returning home to their daily routine. These retreats allow employees to meet face-to-face with their colleagues and build meaningful human connections.

What should you do with your rented office space? Turn it into an event venue!

Many companies, as their employees chose to work from home, were faced with the dilemma of what to do with their rented office space. The answer is simple: turn it into a flexible event space, where your team can gather on special occasions, for seminars or workshops, or to celebrate or listen to an inspirational speaker. You can also open these events to other players in your industry, to promote networking within your branch. In addition to being more cost-effective than renting a meeting room at a hotel or convention center, this type of event space offers several advantages:

• The space can be adapted according to your needs.
• It can be used for meetings and presentations in the daytime and for parties and celebrations at night.
• You have control over all aspects of the event (decoration, catering).

Conclusions

Face-to-face events are integral to retaining employees in a remote work world. They help maintain team cohesion and communication, and build organizational trust as well. In short, they help avoid the often “isolating” effect of working remotely. And as remote work becomes more popular, we’re likely to see a rise in these types of events—it’s just good sense. After all, a connected workspace is one that is better positioned to grow, and grow successfully.

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