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Business Travel Planning for Executive and Administrative Assistants

Office Dynamics

With more and more companies expanding the reach of their market across the country and even the globe, the role of the business travel planner has become increasingly important. Novice and senior assistants alike struggle with the task of travel planning for busy leaders. You must understand that travel planning is a cognitive task.

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Exploring the Value and Benefits of Company Retreats

Success

Cost and budgeting Off-sites, particularly those involving travel, accommodation and professional facilitators, can be costly. The feedback from our most recent company off-site was very positive, but we still had some important takeaways to implement for next time, like building more buffer/downtime into the agenda,” she adds.

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ESG ambitions should top organisational agendas

Workplace Insight

As corporate travel makes a return, teams will need to be challenged to find alternative ways to connect. The pandemic has prompted us to rethink traditional business travel. The post ESG ambitions should top organisational agendas appeared first on Workplace Insight. But the pandemic has brought this to the forefront.

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8 Ways to Avoid Pointless Meetings

Success

Set an agenda and stick to it. Have a time limit (preferably no more than an hour) and stick to it, even if you don’t discuss all agenda items. Once seen merely as a way to save money on travel, video conferencing has become key to business communication, says Proofpoint CEO Ashan Willy. Watch the clock.

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Struggling With Sleep? These Hotels Can Help

Success

Sleep tourism involves a range of services and amenities designed to help travelers achieve better sleep. A 2024 survey by Skyscanner showed an increased interest in sleep tourism , with sleep ranking as the top activity on American vacation agendas. And what about travelers who can’t go to one of these hotels?

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Coworking’s Newsmakers Gather in Seattle for GCUC 2022

Allwork

With many communities still reeling from the pandemic and the uncertainties of traveling, Liz Elam, GCUC Founder and CEO, is anticipating this year’s conference to be smaller than pre-pandemic. . Embracing this, Elam has structured the event to be focused on “getting all the right people in the room.”

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Your Step-by-Step Guide To Planning A Successful Work Retreat

Allwork

Additionally, they should assess the logistical feasibility, including travel convenience and budget. This involves crafting a balanced agenda that integrates workshops, team-building exercises, and relaxation periods, catering to diverse interests and personality types to foster broad participation.

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