Now that travel options are opening up again, many companies are starting to plan their corporate retreats. The last year has been pretty stressful for most companies and might be wondering if this year’s retreat should be a little different.
Various companies use their corporate retreats for several things. Some take the leaders and stakeholders of the business to analyse the previous year and strategise about the future of the company. Others use it as an opportunity to get employees from the entire business together and participate in team-building exercises and socialising.
Whatever you use yours for, here are some ideas for your next trip:
- Celebrations – Hire A Yacht
If celebrating a fantastic year of business is your goal, then what better way than to hire a luxury yacht for a bit of fun and relaxation. There are many companies that specialise in this kind of corporate yacht charter in various locations around the world. You can even find ones large enough to incorporate meeting facilities, so you can still get any business or strategy done that you need to.
- Health & Wellbeing – Attend A Wellness Retreat
Both our physical and mental health has taken a bit of a dent during the COVID pandemic. Time away to decompress and focus on health and recuperation could be exactly what your employees need.
Why not work and unwind at a spa, luxury hotel, or specialist wellness centre. Ensure that you get any corporate business out of the way first and then give people the chance to relax in the spa, or head to the gym or a class.
- Team building – Head for the great outdoors
Done right, team building retreats can result in huge benefits for the company. If you feel that your team maybe isn’t as cohesive as it could be, then a team-building retreat is a great idea. Rather than doing short, trust-based exercises, which are common, take the team into nature for a calming trip or survival style training. Learning how to work together to build shelter, solve problems and collect supplies can put things into perspective and give employees a totally different outlook on themselves and their colleagues.
- Skill-building – Sports activities
Engaging in some friendly competition is a great way to bolster team spirit and blow off some steam. There are so many to choose from including, archery, clay pigeon shooting, karting, climbing or zorbing.
This kind of activity is great if you don’t have the time or budget for a longer retreat. You can look for something suitable in your local area that you can do in a day.
Key takeaways
Planning a retreat can be a difficult thing to do for any business. Trying to please everyone while also achieving the business objectives you’ve set for your self. If you’re not sure what your workforce will respond to, try asking them by sending out a survey or giving them a few different options to choose from. This will also help you to ensure that you’ve considered all employees when planning, which is what any inclusive business should aspire to. Always get feedback after your retreat to refine it or change track altogether for the next one.
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