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World Congress 2024 • Aug 20, 2024 • Session details

"Workation - the (new) freedom to work"

Stefan Dietz

Are rigid return-to-office mandates costing you top talent? Discover how forward-thinking leaders use strategic workations to boost productivity and retention while navigating global compliance.

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#1 about 3 min

Origin and evolution of the workation lifestyle

How discovering the digital nomad lifestyle inspired a flexible approach to balancing work and personal life.

#2 about 3 min

Defining workation and selecting ideal destinations

Redefining workation as taking regular work to an inspiring location to boost productivity and well-being.

#3 about 3 min

Workspace setups and managing international time zones

Practical tips for separating concentration spaces from inspired spaces and adapting daily work to different time zones.

#4 about 3 min

Achieving deep focus through mobile and inspirational environments

Leveraging mobile hotspots and varied working locations to facilitate creative thinking and deep work phases.

#5 about 3 min

Alternative remote work and personalized workation styles

Exploring diverse remote work formats like returning to home countries, camper vans, mountains, or tiny houses.

#6 about 4 min

Navigating compliance and legal frameworks for international workations

Addressing employer concerns around visas, taxation, and legal frameworks like using local employment agencies when remote working.

#7 about 3 min

Fostering team bonding through group offsites and workations

Organizing offsites in inspiring locations to accelerate strategic planning and build team trust.

#8 about 6 min

Leveraging workations for talent acquisition and senior retention

How offering location flexibility signals employer trust and attracts diverse talent pools including late-career experts.

#9 about 11 min

Audience questions on ergonomics, productivity, and travel planning

Practical advice on managing back health, navigating schedule shifts, maintaining productivity, and corporate policies.

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4:15 min

Coworking spaces and remote work mandates

3:42 min

Fostering cultural integration and tailored remote work strategies

Mark Schaub Mark Schaub · World Congress 2024

2:15 min

Balancing unlimited vacation and remote work culture

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