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# New world: New Approach. Why Workations and Community are Game-Changers in the Future of Work


- **Date:** Thursday, Jul 10, 2025
- **Time:** 12:50–13:20 (30 min)
- **Room:** Airstream 2
- **Event:** World Congress 2025

## Description

As the world of work continues to evolve at a rapid pace, businesses must adapt to a future that is increasingly hybrid, remote, and disrupted by AI. In this session, we’ll explore how workations and community-building are not just buzzwords, but strategic game-changers in the agile, post-pandemic era. Join Gina Schinkel, founder of Driftawave, as she dives into the importance of flexible work options, continuous upskilling, and mission-driven leadership in building high-performing, resilient teams. Learn how companies can use workations to foster culture, increase engagement, and navigate the challenges of a global talent war. Walk away with actionable insights on how to integrate community into your organization’s DNA to drive collaboration, innovation, and retention, ensuring that your business thrives in the new world of work.


## Speaker

### [Gina Schinkel](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@gina-schinkel)

Gina Schinkel, Founder & CEO at Driftawave


## Related talks at this congress

- [Thriving Is a Feature, Not a Bug: Wellbeing for the Future of Work](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2025/sessions/673-thriving-is-a) — Ute Neher
- [From Buzzwords to Action: Forget the Posters – How Culture Dive Makes Values Stick and Teams Thrive!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2025/sessions/633-from-buzzwords-to) — Laura Dückers
- [How to Build a Sustainable High Performance Culture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2025/sessions/547-how-to-build-a) — Bianca Errigo
- [Tech-Enabled, People-First: The Future of Global Hiring](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2025/sessions/807-tech-enabled-people) — Ana Gospodinova, Daniel Zinner, Dennis Böcker, Shannon Janke